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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Alabama State University of North Alabama University of Mobile Jacksonville State University Alabama Tennessee State University| Alabama A & M University | University of South Alabama | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 13,768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | southalabama.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $8,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $17,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $13,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $8,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 12,593 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 8,247 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | 1015/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $253 |
Diversity |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | University of South Alabama | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (13,768 students vs. 6,614 students)
AAMU vs. University of South Alabama Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or University of South Alabama?
- University of South Alabama is 4.3% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($8,976.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at University of South Alabama than Alabama A & M University ($17,952.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than AAMU ($13,613 vs. $14,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 29.1% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,830 vs. $11,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Alabama A & M University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,612 vs. $8,500)
AAMU vs. University of South Alabama Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or University of South Alabama? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Alabama or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 195 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than University of South Alabama (65.5%)
AAMU vs. University of South Alabama Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or University of South Alabama? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of South Alabama and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is higher than Alabama A & M University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $10,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $34,300)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($253 vs. $361)
- More University of South Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/