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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 5,162 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 11.1% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at University of South Alabama than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,232.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Ship ($15,664 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 35.6% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,510 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is 1.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,686 vs. $7,593)
University of South Alabama vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 66 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or Ship? 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 Ship and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of South Alabama (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/