- South University-Montgomery is a private school while University of South Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- University of South Alabama has more expensive tuition of $18,652 than South University-Montgomery ($18,238).
- University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than South University-Montgomery (361 students).
| South University-Montgomery View More Rivals | University of South Alabama View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Mobile, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state |
| $5,369 | Financial Aid | $8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.08% | |
| Yield | 38.96% | |
| Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 361 | Total Students | 13,438 |
| 315 | Undergraduate | 8,480 |
| 46 | Graduate | 4,958 |
| 198 | Online Enrollment | 3,953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 9% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 17% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 4 Full-time 61 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 801 Full-time 364 Part-time |
| 28 Full-time 64 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time |
| $45,547 for Faculties $60,902 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time |