| San Diego State vs. UAB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#183 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #224 in National Universities #8 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,290 California Residents $20,170 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,724 California Residents $19,228 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,114 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter39.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.68% |
| Lower21.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.71% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,402 | Total Enrollment | Smaller21,639 |
| Larger32,194 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,032 |
| Smaller5,208 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,607 |
| Smaller1,456 | Online Student Population | Larger5,984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,858 | Number of faculties | 2,958 |
| Lower$106,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,434 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.