South Alabama vs. Arkansas State

The following statements compare University of South Alabama and Arkansas State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Alabama's tuition ($18,652) is more expensive than Arkansas State ($13,826).
  • South Alabama's acceptance rate (65.36%) is lower than Arkansas State (69.51%).
  • Arkansas State has higher yield (31.53%) than South Alabama (19.68%).
  • Arkansas State's SAT score (1,100) is higher than South Alabama (1,095).
  • Arkansas State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than South Alabama (16 to 1).
  • South Alabama (13,438 students) is larger than Arkansas State (13,190 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Arkansas State ($8,371) has higher amount of financial aid than South Alabama ($8,018).
  • Arkansas State's graduation rate (52%) 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
Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Public, 4 years • Jonesboro, AR #3 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,754 In-State
$13,826 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,371
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
69.51% Acceptance Rate
31.53% Yield
Enrollment
8,201 Undergraduate
4,989 Graduate
5,823 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
536 Faculties (full-time)
1,569 Staffs (full-time)
$66,895 Faculty Salary
$44,531 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-3,200 capacity
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