- South University-Montgomery is a private school while Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Jacksonville State has more expensive tuition of $22,716 than South University-Montgomery ($18,238).
- Jacksonville State is larger with 9,632 students than South University-Montgomery (361 students).
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| Rankings | #15 in Alabama | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Jacksonville, AL |
| Known as | Jacksonville State | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $12,426 Alabama residents $22,716 out-of-state |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $11,304 Alabama residents $17,640 out-of-state |
| $5,369 | Financial Aid | $7,234 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.02% | |
| Yield | 35.36% | |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 361 | Total Students | 9,632 |
| 315 | Undergraduate | 8,310 |
| 46 | Graduate | 1,322 |
| 198 | Online Enrollment | 2,087 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 9% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 17% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) $4,000 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 4 Full-time 61 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 348 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| 28 Full-time 64 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 963 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| $45,547 for Faculties $60,902 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,258 for Faculties $51,425 Part-time |