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South Alabama vs. NMSU

The following statements compare University of South Alabama and New Mexico State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NMSU's tuition ($25,271) is more expensive than South Alabama ($18,652).
  • South Alabama's acceptance rate (65.36%) is lower than NMSU (78.05%).
  • South Alabama has higher yield (19.68%) than NMSU (18.78%).
  • South Alabama's SAT score (1,095) is higher than NMSU (1,020).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • NMSU (14,268 students) is larger than South Alabama (13,438 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NMSU ($13,392) has higher amount of financial aid than South Alabama ($8,018).
  • NMSU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than South Alabama (47%).
University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama

Public, 4 years • Mobile, AL #164 National Universities, #3 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,676 In-State
$18,652 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,018
Test Scores
1,095 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
65.36% Acceptance Rate
19.68% Yield
Enrollment
8,480 Undergraduate
4,958 Graduate
3,953 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
801 Faculties (full-time)
2,060 Staffs (full-time)
$68,004 Faculty Salary
$59,088 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,360 annual charge
-3,305 capacity
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Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,147 In-State
$25,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,392
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
78.05% Acceptance Rate
18.78% Yield
Enrollment
11,591 Undergraduate
2,677 Graduate
2,815 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
2,831 Staffs (full-time)
$81,714 Faculty Salary
$54,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,052 annual charge
-3,188 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
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