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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 76% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 3,721 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- University of South Alabama is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of South Alabama ($30,857.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($15,664 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 0.4% lower than costs at University of South Alabama ($8,480 vs. $8,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 48.7% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,428 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 28 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of South Alabama (3.69)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of South Alabama (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $13,000 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,200)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $688 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($23,812 vs. $24,500)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/