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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 Jacksonville State University Alabama Springhill Ole Miss| University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Graceville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | baptistcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $11,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $11,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $5,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $9,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 38 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 35 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 71.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 930/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $207 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 410 students)
University of South Alabama vs. The Baptist College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or The Baptist College of Florida?
- The Baptist College of Florida is 34.1% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,550.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at University of South Alabama than The Baptist College of Florida ($17,232.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than University of South Alabama ($10,430 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 67.5% lower than costs at University of South Alabama ($5,082 vs. $8,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida than University of South Alabama (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Baptist College of Florida students is 20.9% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($9,289 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. The Baptist College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or The Baptist College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Baptist College of Florida or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 99 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. The Baptist College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or The Baptist College of Florida? 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 The Baptist College of Florida and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $8,600 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $4,396 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($20,104 vs. $24,500)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($207 vs. $253)
- More The Baptist College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/