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Overview |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 4,082 students)
University of South Alabama vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or ECSU?
- University of South Alabama is 33.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at University of South Alabama than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,232.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than ECSU ($15,664 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 89.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,510 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of South Alabama (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 43% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($10,993 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or University of South Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or ECSU? 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 ECSU and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of South Alabama (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,200)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/