- Both University of South Alabama and Texas State University (TXST) are public.
- University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL and TXST is located in San Marcos, TX.
- 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).
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| #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama | Rankings | #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mobile, AL | Location | San Marcos, TX |
| Known as | TXST | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state |
| $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state |
| $8,018 | Financial Aid | $8,408 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 82.08% | Acceptance Rate | 72.98% |
| 38.96% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,438 | Total Students | 38,171 |
| 8,480 | Undergraduate | 33,834 |
| 4,958 | Graduate | 4,337 |
| 3,953 | Online Enrollment | 3,449 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) $7,548 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 | 21 to 1 |
| 801 Full-time 364 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time |
| 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time |