| South Alabama vs. UT Arlington |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #301 in National Universities #31 in Texas 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 | 1-Year 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$11,950 Texas Residents $29,582 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,249 Texas Residents $26,073 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,427 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,120 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter70.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.90% |
| Lower21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.44% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,003 | Total Enrollment | Larger44,956 |
| Smaller9,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,545 |
| Smaller4,762 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,411 |
| Smaller3,884 | Online Student Population | Larger13,999 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| 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: 9,543) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,364) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | 1,787 |
| Lower$70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,522 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.