| South Alabama vs. The University of Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate 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$12,180 Alabama Residents $34,172 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,980 Alabama Residents $33,972 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,486 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter70.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.65% |
| Favorable21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.45% |
| 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,003 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,846 |
| Smaller9,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,389 |
| Smaller4,762 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,457 |
| Smaller3,884 | Online Student Population | Larger6,289 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Lower$70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,324 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.