| South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,022 Georgia Residents $17,734 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,646 Georgia Residents $22,414 Out-of-State |
| More$8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,158 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,055 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter70.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.89% |
| Lower21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.23% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller14,003 | Total Enrollment | Larger27,423 |
| Smaller9,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,541 |
| Larger4,762 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,882 |
| Smaller3,884 | Online Student Population | Larger6,106 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Lower26% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| 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: 5,722) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | 1,103 |
| Lower$70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,006 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.