| Appalachian State vs. South Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,579 North Carolina Residents $25,212 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,570 North Carolina Residents $25,241 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State |
| More$8,743 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,367 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier90.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.96% |
| Lower18.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.05% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Larger21,570 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,003 |
| Larger19,560 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,241 |
| Smaller2,010 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,762 |
| Smaller2,551 | Online Student Population | Larger3,884 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,484 | Number of faculty | 1,139 |
| Higher$83,449 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,376 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.