Appalachian State vs. South Alabama |
#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 | 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 | ||
expensive$7,541 North Carolina Residents $24,537 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,676 Alabama Residents $18,652 Out-of-State |
expensive$8,380 North Carolina Residents $24,140 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,040 Alabama Residents $17,680 Out-of-State |
More$8,383 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,018 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
Easier83.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.36% |
Favorable21.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.68% |
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 | ||
Larger20,436 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,438 |
Larger18,558 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,480 |
Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,958 |
Smaller1,647 | Online Student Population | Larger3,953 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
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) |
Faculties | ||
16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
1,402 | Number of faculties | 1,165 |
Higher$80,059 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,535 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.