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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College AAMU University of North Alabama University of Mobile Albany State University Jacksonville State University Alabama| Alabama State University | University of South Alabama | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 13,438 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | southalabama.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 12,550 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 8,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1003/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $253 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | University of South Alabama | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. University of South Alabama Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or University of South Alabama?
- University of South Alabama is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at University of South Alabama than Alabama State University ($17,232.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than University of South Alabama ($13,176 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 40.7% lower than costs at University of South Alabama ($6,050 vs. $8,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of South Alabama (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 30.5% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($10,029 vs. $7,686)
Alabama State vs. University of South Alabama Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 201 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
Alabama State vs. University of South Alabama Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is higher than Alabama State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $15,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $29,500)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $7,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($24,500 vs. $32,091)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($253 vs. $331)
- More University of South Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/