| TXST vs. South Alabama |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#111 in National Universities #9 in Texas 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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$11,450 Texas Residents $23,210 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,676 Alabama Residents $18,652 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,901 Texas Residents $18,301 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,040 Alabama Residents $17,680 Out-of-State |
| More$8,408 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier87.70% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.36% |
| Favorable29.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.68% |
| High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger38,171 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,438 |
| Larger33,834 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,480 |
| Smaller4,337 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,958 |
| Smaller3,449 | Online Student Population | Larger3,953 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,687 | Number of faculties | 1,165 |
| Higher$76,640 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,535 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.