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Auburn, AL · Mobile, AL
| Auburn University | University of South Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,323/yr | $17,648/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,681/yr | $12,657/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,000 | $24,929 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,627/yr | $13,265/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,558/yr | $16,277/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,808/yr | $23,252/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,547/yr | $25,322/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $264/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,626/yr | $11,366/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,436/yr | $11,456/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $864/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,166/yr | $5,517/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $34,919/yr | $25,476/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,890/yr | $10,116/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,922/yr | $19,092/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 47% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 46% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1260–1390 | 970–1190 |
| SAT average | 1345 | 1147 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–31 | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–33 · Math 24–29 | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 48,178 | 12,593 |
| Students accepted | 24,314 | 8,247 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,935 | 1,920 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 17% | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 71% | 83% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 95% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $65,337/yr | $49,379/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,620–$95,597 | $30,000–$73,471 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 83% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 48% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 57% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,629/yr | $41,307/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 70% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 65% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 12% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $61,406/yr | $44,838/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Engineering 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% | Health Professions 31% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees | Health Professions — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 16% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $143,121/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $117,532/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 32% | 26% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 26,816 | 8,879 |
| Students per professor | 21 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 6,238 | 4,762 |
| Average professor pay | $12,324/mo | $7,761/mo |
| Full-time professors | 87% | 65% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $72,031 | $36,199 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Auburn, AL | Mobile, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1856 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Men | 49% | 38% |
| Women | 51% | 62% |
| White students | 83% | 60% |
| Black students | 4.1% | 23% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 17% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 6.1% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.1% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,067/yr | $11,135/yr |
| Endowment | $1.2B | $710.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,598 | 3,405 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,562/yr | $4,480/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,834/yr | $4,350/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 555 | 386 |
| Athletic scholarships | $18.8M | $7.9M |
| Athletics budget | $195.9M | $32.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $205.3M | $32.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $4.4M | $821,007 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.