South Alabama vs. Auburn |
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #153 in National Universities #2 in Alabama Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,676 Alabama Residents $18,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,536 Alabama Residents $33,944 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,040 Alabama Residents $17,680 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,524 Alabama Residents $33,908 Out-of-State |
Less$8,018 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,724 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
Easier65.36% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter43.74% |
Lower19.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.53% |
High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller13,438 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,764 |
Smaller8,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,379 |
Smaller4,958 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,385 |
Larger3,953 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,101 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
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: 4,495) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,704) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
1,165 | Number of faculties | 1,664 |
Lower$70,535 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,085 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.