- Both University of South Alabama and Troy University (TROY) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- TROY has more expensive tuition of $19,584 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- University of South Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 82.08% than TROY (88.12%).
- University of South Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than TROY (1,045).
- TROY is larger with 14,156 students than University of South Alabama (13,438 students).
University of South Alabama View More Rivals | Troy University View More Rivals | |
| #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama | Rankings | #4 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mobile, AL | Location | Troy, AL |
| Known as | TROY | |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $9,792 Alabama residents $19,584 out-of-state |
| $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,550 Alabama residents $17,100 out-of-state |
| $8,018 | Financial Aid | $6,489 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.08% | Acceptance Rate | 88.12% |
| 38.96% | Yield | 33.27% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,045 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,438 | Total Students | 14,156 |
| 8,480 | Undergraduate | 10,768 |
| 4,958 | Graduate | 3,388 |
| 3,953 | Online Enrollment | 7,151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| 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: 1,947) $3,920 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,679 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 801 Full-time 364 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 482 Full-time 425 Part-time |
| 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,337 Full-time 1,002 Part-time |
| $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,667 for Faculties $55,037 Part-time |