University of South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern University
The following statements compare University of South Alabama and Georgia Southern 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 Georgia Southern ($16,959).
- South Alabama's acceptance rate (65.49%) is lower than Georgia Southern (89.63%).
- Georgia Southern has higher yield (36.80%) than South Alabama (23.28%).
- South Alabama's SAT score (1,100) is higher than Georgia Southern (1,060).
- South Alabama's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Georgia Southern (24 to 1).
- Georgia Southern (26,041 students) is larger than South Alabama (13,768 students) with more enrolled students.
- South Alabama ($8,367) has higher amount of financial aid than Georgia Southern ($7,158).
- South Alabama's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Georgia Southern (52%).

University of South Alabama
Public, 4 years • Mobile, AL #164 National Universities, #3 in Alabama more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,676 In-State
$18,652 out-of-state
$18,652 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,367
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
65.49% Acceptance Rate
23.28% Yield
Enrollment
8,914 Undergraduate
4,854 Graduate
3,964 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
802 Faculties (full-time)
2,096 Staffs (full-time)
$68,004 Faculty Salary
$59,088 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,480 annual charge
-3,405 capacity

Georgia Southern University
Public, 4 years • Statesboro, GA #173 National Universities, #7 in Georgia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,905 In-State
$16,959 out-of-state
$16,959 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,158
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
89.63% Acceptance Rate
36.80% Yield
Enrollment
22,295 Undergraduate
3,746 Graduate
5,117 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
908 Faculties (full-time)
2,721 Staffs (full-time)
$73,005 Faculty Salary
$50,371 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,763 annual charge
-5,722 capacity
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