| The University of Alabama vs. KSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #196 in National Universities #6 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,786 Georgia Residents $17,040 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,664 Georgia Residents $20,524 Out-of-State |
| More$14,421 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,569 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,124 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier80.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.85% |
| Lower18.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable49.05% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Smaller38,644 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,190 |
| Smaller32,458 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,927 |
| Larger6,186 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,263 |
| Smaller5,820 | Online Student Population | Larger8,754 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,547) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 1,986 | Number of faculties | 2,005 |
| Higher$97,394 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.