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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Mobile Jacksonville State University Alabama Springhill Ole Miss| University of South Alabama | Texas A & M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 2,110 students)
University of South Alabama vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or A&M-Texarkana?
- University of South Alabama is 41.5% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at A&M-Texarkana than University of South Alabama ($18,819.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than University of South Alabama ($10,646 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 34.9% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($8,510 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Texas A & M University Texarkana (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 44.6% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,114 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 50 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or A&M-Texarkana? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between A&M-Texarkana and University of South Alabama.
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $7,300 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($14,504 vs. $24,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($149 vs. $253)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/