| South Alabama vs. UNA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #62 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,120 Alabama Residents $22,320 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,350 Alabama Residents $19,260 Out-of-State |
| More$8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,981 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter70.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.31% |
| Lower21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.49% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record 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 | ||
| Larger14,003 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,204 |
| Larger9,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,662 |
| Larger4,762 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,542 |
| Larger3,884 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,306 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| 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: 2,246) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | 589 |
| Lower$70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,522 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.