- Both Texas State University (TXST) and University of South Alabama are public.
- TXST is located in San Marcos, TX and University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL.
- TXST has more expensive tuition of $23,210 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- TXST has tighter acceptance rate of 72.98% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- University of South Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than TXST (1,080).
- TXST is larger with 38,171 students than University of South Alabama (13,438 students).
Texas State University View More Rivals | University of South Alabama View More Rivals | |
| #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas | Rankings | #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Marcos, TX | Location | Mobile, AL |
TXST| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state |
| $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state |
| $8,408 | Financial Aid | $8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 72.98% | Acceptance Rate | 82.08% |
| 33.15% | Yield | 38.96% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,171 | Total Students | 13,438 |
| 33,834 | Undergraduate | 8,480 |
| 4,337 | Graduate | 4,958 |
| 3,449 | Online Enrollment | 3,953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $51,100 | 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: 6,853) $7,548 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 801 Full-time 364 Part-time |
| 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time |
| $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time |