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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College CAU University of North Alabama NCAT University of Mobile Jacksonville State University Florida State| University of South Alabama | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,768 | 9,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,976 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,952 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,613 | $15,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $8,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 79% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,593 | 22,713 | ||
| Admitted | 8,247 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1200 | 1030/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $294 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (13,768 students vs. 9,265 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Florida A&M ?
- University of South Alabama is 184.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($8,976.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at University of South Alabama than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($17,952.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Florida A&M ($13,613 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 31.9% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,830 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($8,704 vs. $8,500)
University of South Alabama vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 79 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Florida A&M (3.65)
- University of South Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
University of South Alabama vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than University of South Alabama (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $1,600 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,600)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,500)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($253 vs. $294)
- More University of South Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/