| 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 | 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 | ||
| cheaper$6,022 Georgia Residents $17,734 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,646 Georgia Residents $22,414 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,158 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,367 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier87.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.96% |
| Favorable28.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.05% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger27,423 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,003 |
| Larger23,541 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,241 |
| Smaller3,882 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,762 |
| Larger6,106 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,884 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower26% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,103 | Number of faculty | 1,139 |
| Higher$84,006 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,376 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.