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South Alabama vs. BSU

The following statements compare University of South Alabama and Ball State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • BSU's tuition ($28,766) is more expensive than South Alabama ($18,652).
  • South Alabama's acceptance rate (65.00%) is lower than BSU (72.00%).
  • South Alabama has higher yield (23.01%) than BSU (19.00%).
  • BSU's SAT score (1,160) is higher than South Alabama (1,100).
  • BSU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than South Alabama (16 to 1).
  • BSU (19,777 students) is larger than South Alabama (13,438 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BSU ($10,706) has higher amount of financial aid than South Alabama ($8,018).
  • BSU's graduation rate (63%) 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
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
65.00% Acceptance Rate
23.01% 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
-$4,480 annual charge
-3,405 capacity
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Ball State University

Ball State University

Public, 4 years • Muncie, IN #159 National Universities, #5 in Indiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,758 In-State
$28,766 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,706
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
72.00% Acceptance Rate
19.00% Yield
Enrollment
14,416 Undergraduate
5,361 Graduate
5,040 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,047 Faculties (full-time)
3,104 Staffs (full-time)
$70,603 Faculty Salary
$56,164 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,594 annual charge
-7,046 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,470 annual charge
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