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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 11,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $6,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $25,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $9,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $11,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 13,393 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 9,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $251 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Idaho | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Idaho based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 11,507 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Idaho?
- University of South Alabama is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Idaho than University of South Alabama ($25,418.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than University of South Alabama ($14,954 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,510 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of South Alabama (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 44.5% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,105 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 16 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or Idaho? 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 Idaho and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than University of South Alabama (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $221 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($24,279 vs. $24,500)
- Idaho graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($251 vs. $253)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/