| University of South Alabama | vs. |
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| #342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 70.96% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 21.05% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 14,003 | Total Enrollment | |
| 9,241 | Undergraduate | |
| 4,762 | Graduate | |
| 3,884 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduate Rate | |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | |
| $70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.