- Both University of South Alabama and Coastal Carolina University are public.
- University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL and Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, SC.
- Coastal Carolina University has more expensive tuition of $29,628 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- Coastal Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.19% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- Coastal Carolina University 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 Coastal Carolina University (10,337 students).
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| #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama | Rankings | #22 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mobile, AL | Location | Conway, SC |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,640 South Carolina residents $29,628 out-of-state |
| $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,764 South Carolina residents $21,438 out-of-state |
| $8,018 | Financial Aid | $10,353 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 82.08% | Acceptance Rate | 61.19% |
| 38.96% | Yield | 21.04% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,438 | Total Students | 10,337 |
| 8,480 | Undergraduate | 9,794 |
| 4,958 | Graduate | 543 |
| 3,953 | Online Enrollment | 554 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) $5,660 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 801 Full-time 364 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 127 Part-time |
| 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,267 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,328 for Faculties $57,178 Part-time |