Yes, UAH and UAB are also great options for a lot of out-of-state kids. That’s one of the reasons I (a “shameless” Bama “homer”) pushed to get each school its own separate forum here on CC. Check 'em out if you’re in the exploratory phase:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-of-alabama-huntsville/
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-of-alabama-birmingham/