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South Alabama vs. Appalachian State

The following statements compare University of South Alabama and Appalachian State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Appalachian State's tuition ($24,537) is more expensive than South Alabama ($18,652).
  • South Alabama's acceptance rate (65.36%) is lower than Appalachian State (83.08%).
  • Appalachian State has higher yield (21.19%) than South Alabama (19.68%).
  • Appalachian State's SAT score (1,180) is higher than South Alabama (1,095).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • Appalachian State (20,436 students) is larger than South Alabama (13,438 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Appalachian State ($8,383) has higher amount of financial aid than South Alabama ($8,018).
  • Appalachian State's graduation rate (75%) 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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Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Public, 4 years • Boone, NC #15 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,383
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
83.08% Acceptance Rate
21.19% Yield
Enrollment
18,558 Undergraduate
1,878 Graduate
1,647 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,037 Faculties (full-time)
2,837 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,222 annual charge
-6,148 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,360 annual charge
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