- Both University of South Alabama and University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) are public.
- University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL and UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, AR.
- UA Little Rock has more expensive tuition of $19,210 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- UA Little Rock has tighter acceptance rate of 74.63% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- University of South Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than UA Little Rock (1,080).
- University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than UA Little Rock (8,197 students).
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| #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama | Rankings | #263 in National Universities #10 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mobile, AL | Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Known as | UA Little Rock | |
| 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 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 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 | ||
| $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,455 Arkansas residents $19,210 out-of-state |
| $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,684 Arkansas residents $15,100 out-of-state |
| $8,018 | Financial Aid | $7,915 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 82.08% | Acceptance Rate | 74.63% |
| 38.96% | Yield | 47.14% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,438 | Total Students | 8,197 |
| 8,480 | Undergraduate | 5,825 |
| 4,958 | Graduate | 2,372 |
| 3,953 | Online Enrollment | 3,223 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,395) $5,180 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 801 Full-time 364 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 372 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,149 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,424 for Faculties $52,485 Part-time |