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South Alabama vs. The University of Alabama

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University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
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The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,676 Alabama Residents
$18,652 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$11,900 Alabama Residents
$33,200 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,040 Alabama Residents
$17,680 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$11,740 Alabama Residents
$33,040 Out-of-State
Less$8,018Average Financial Aid AmountMore$14,421
Admission
Lower1,095 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter65.36%Acceptance RateEasier80.06%
Favorable19.68%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower18.57%
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
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller13,438Total EnrollmentLarger38,644
Smaller8,480Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger32,458
Smaller4,958Graduate Student PopulationLarger6,186
Smaller3,953Online Student PopulationLarger5,820
Completion & Outcomes
Lower47%Graduate RateHigher72%
Higher30%Transfer-out RateLower18%
Lower69%Retention RateHigher87%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
1,165Number of faculties1,986
Lower$70,535Average Faculty SalaryHigher$97,394
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.