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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Mobile Millsaps Samford University Jacksonville State University Alabama| University of South Alabama | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 3,946 students)
University of South Alabama vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or MC?
- Mississippi College is 128.1% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at MC than University of South Alabama ($19,656.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than MC ($15,664 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 38.9% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,510 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of South Alabama (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 119.9% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($16,904 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 61 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of South Alabama (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MC (3.56)
- University of South Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than MC (40%)
University of South Alabama vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or MC? 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 MC and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than University of South Alabama (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $1,100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/