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Overview |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 73% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 6,690 students)
University of South Alabama vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or SUNY Cortland?
- University of South Alabama is 21.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at University of South Alabama than SUNY College at Cortland ($17,232.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than SUNY Cortland ($15,664 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 60% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($8,510 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than SUNY College at Cortland (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 21.9% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($9,369 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or University of South Alabama .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of South Alabama (3.69)
- University of South Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
University of South Alabama vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of South Alabama (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,200)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/