| Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | ||
| cheaper$5,905 Georgia Residents $16,959 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,676 Alabama Residents $18,652 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,520 Georgia Residents $21,424 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,040 Alabama Residents $17,680 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,576 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier88.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.36% |
| Favorable33.39% | 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 | 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 | ||
| Larger25,481 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,438 |
| Larger21,979 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,480 |
| Smaller3,502 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,958 |
| Larger4,018 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,953 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Lower26% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,199 | Number of faculties | 1,165 |
| Higher$80,029 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,535 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.