- Both University of West Alabama and University of South Alabama are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- University of West Alabama has more expensive tuition of $20,090 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- University of West Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 28.21% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- University of South Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than University of West Alabama (930).
- University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than University of West Alabama (5,860 students).
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| #6 in Alabama | Rankings | #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Livingston, AL | Location | Mobile, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state |
| $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state |
| $3,247 | Financial Aid | $8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 28.21% | Acceptance Rate | 82.08% |
| 22.12% | Yield | 38.96% |
| 930 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,860 | Total Students | 13,438 |
| 2,427 | Undergraduate | 8,480 |
| 3,433 | Graduate | 4,958 |
| 4,362 | Online Enrollment | 3,953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 114 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 801 Full-time 364 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 169 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time |
| $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time |