- Faulkner University is a private school while University of South Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Faulkner University has more expensive tuition of $23,920 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- Faulkner University has tighter acceptance rate of 51.01% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- University of South Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than Faulkner University (1,030).
- University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than Faulkner University (2,817 students).
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| #7 in Alabama | Rankings | #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Mobile, AL |
Faulkner| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,920 | Undergraduate | $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state |
| $16,025 | Graduate | $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state |
| $11,375 | Financial Aid | $8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 51.01% | Acceptance Rate | 82.08% |
| 27.96% | Yield | 38.96% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,817 | Total Students | 13,438 |
| 1,792 | Undergraduate | 8,480 |
| 1,025 | Graduate | 4,958 |
| 1,137 | Online Enrollment | 3,953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 704) $3,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 801 Full-time 364 Part-time |
| 289 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time |
| $56,562 for Faculties $46,705 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time |