University of South Alabama vs. Arkansas State University (Arkansas State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Sun Belt Conference

  • Both University of South Alabama and Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) are public.
  • University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL and Arkansas State is located in Jonesboro, AR.
  • University of South Alabama has more expensive tuition of $18,652 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
  • Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
  • Arkansas State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than University of South Alabama (1,095).
  • University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than Arkansas State (13,190 students).
University of South Alabama

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Arkansas State University

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#164 in National Universities
#3 in Alabama
Rankings#3 in Arkansas
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Mobile, ALLocationJonesboro, AR
Known asArkansas State
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,676 Alabama residents
$18,652 out-of-state
Undergraduate$7,754 Arkansas residents
$13,826 out-of-state
$9,040 Alabama residents
$17,680 out-of-state
Graduate$6,980 Arkansas residents
$12,416 out-of-state
$8,018Financial Aid$8,371
Admission
$35 undergraduate
$35 graduate
Application Fee$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
82.08%Acceptance Rate66.02%
38.96%Yield38.03%
1,095 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,100 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
13,438Total Students13,190
8,480Undergraduate8,201
4,958Graduate4,989
3,953Online Enrollment5,823
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
47%Graduation Rate52%
30%Transfer-out Rate28%
69%Retention Rate78%
$46,800Average Earning after Graduation$36,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305)
$4,360 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
801 Full-time
364 Part-time
Number of Faculties536 Full-time
187 Part-time
2,060 Full-time
408 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,569 Full-time
378 Part-time
$68,004 for Faculties
$59,088 Part-time
Average Salary$66,895 for Faculties
$44,531 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023