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Is USA a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$110,781 Avg Total Cost

University of South Alabama Value Report

Is USA worth the money? Read College Factual's annual USA value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 25% National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Good Price

University of South Alabama is ranked #453 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

University of South Alabama is priced competitvely when compared to other colleges of similar quality. Based on this information we believe it is a good price for the type of education provided.

National Value Ranking  453 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  79.79 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $110,781 For That Piece of Paper

The average USA student's degree will cost an estimated $110,781. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $24,294 and a typical 4.56 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$24,294
Average Years to Graduate4.56
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$110,781

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about USA cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$72,299 In-State With Aid
$131,565 Avg Cost No Aid
4.56 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how USA value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$131,565#0F
All Students$110,781#453B+
Only Students Receiving Aid$99,595#867B-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$104,269#F
All Students$83,489#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$72,299#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Alabama.

About 95% of USA students receive financial aid. Get more details on what USA financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average USA cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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