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TROY Alabama Southern Community College Western State Colorado University The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Mobile Colorado Mesa Jacksonville State University Alabama| University of South Alabama | Fort Lewis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Durango, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 3,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #818 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | fortlewis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $17,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $12,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $15,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $14,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 4,942 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 4,496 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | FLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 3,400 students)
University of South Alabama vs. FLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or FLC?
- University of South Alabama is 19.7% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at FLC than University of South Alabama ($17,712.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than FLC ($15,664 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 47.5% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($8,510 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than University of South Alabama (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 84.9% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($14,215 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. FLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or FLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FLC or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 33 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. FLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or FLC? 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 FLC and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is higher than Fort Lewis College (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $6,200 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/