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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 | United States Sports Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Daphne, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | ussa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $16,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $16,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $18,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 3 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 67% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | The Academy America's Sports University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than The Academy America's Sports University based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 240 students)
University of South Alabama vs. The Academy America's Sports University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or The Academy America's Sports University?
- United States Sports Academy is 90.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($16,418.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at University of South Alabama than United States Sports Academy ($17,232.00 vs. $16,418.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 112.2% lower than costs at United States Sports Academy ($8,510 vs. $18,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than United States Sports Academy (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is ?% larger than aid received United States Sports Academy ($7,686 vs. $0)
University of South Alabama vs. The Academy America's Sports University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or The Academy America's Sports University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Academy America's Sports University or University of South Alabama .
- The Academy America's Sports University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. The Academy America's Sports University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or The Academy America's Sports University? 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 Academy America's Sports University and University of South Alabama.
- More University of South Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Academy America's Sports University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/