University of South Alabama vs Indiana State

In the pursuit of higher education, prospective students often find themselves torn between multiple institutions. To aid in this decision-making process, we present a comprehensive comparison of two esteemed universities: the University of South Alabama (USA) and Indiana State University (ISU). While both offer a wealth of opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to diverse student aspirations. USA boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to embark on their academic journeys. On the other hand, ISU's smaller student body fosters a close-knit community. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Indiana State University	University of South Alabama
Overview
Location	Terre Haute, Indiana	Mobile, Alabama
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.7%	70.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $45	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35
SAT range	N/A	985 - 1215
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		7.0%
Students submitting ACT score		86.0%
Total number of applicants	12,581	11,817
Total number of admissions given out	11,786	8,364
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,434	1,778
Yield rate	12.2%	21.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,804 Out of state: $36,068	In state: $23,838 Out of state: $32,094
Average net price	$13,653	$14,984
Tuition	In state: $9,318 Out of state: $20,582	In state: $8,256 Out of state: $16,512
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,346 Meal plan: $4,284	Room/dormitory: $4,260 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $8,657	92.0% Average amount $7,774
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $5,979	49.0% Average amount $10,354
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,296	4.0% Average amount $12,311

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,704 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%	8,833 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Graduate students	1,755 Men 36.2% Women 63.8%	5,159 Men 20.2% Women 79.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	17.1%	24.3%
International students	2.4%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,929	3,331
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri	Alabama Mississippi Florida Illinois Louisiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering Technologies	Health Professions Education Business Engineering Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.2%	47.4%
Dropout rate	57.4%	19.5%
Transferred out	N/A	29.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,149 Year 2: $98,915 Year 3: $104,293 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,087 Year 2: $97,959 Year 3: $102,110 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $89,625 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $101,146 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,741 Year 2: $67,420 Year 3: $68,209 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,199 Year 2: $61,350 Year 3: $66,936 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,441 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $64,649 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $64,169 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,688 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $63,602 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,294 Year 2: $58,739 Year 3: $61,243 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,232 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $61,153	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $116,286 Year 2: $109,763 Year 3: $117,239 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,918 Year 2: $115,711 Year 3: $112,240 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,131 Year 2: $102,706 Year 3: $111,122 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,584 Year 2: $96,954 Year 3: $102,546 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $60,839 Year 3: $80,009 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,655 Year 2: $72,214 Year 3: $79,002 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,253 Year 2: $66,240 Year 3: $76,272 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,913 Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: $75,983 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,168 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $74,579 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,562 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $72,349

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