| South Alabama vs. Alabama State |
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|---|---|---|
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower858 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter70.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.55% |
| Favorable21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.97% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,003 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,081 |
| Larger9,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,521 |
| Larger4,762 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller560 |
| Larger3,884 | Online Student Population | Smaller548 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| Lower26% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | 318 |
| Lower$70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,380 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.