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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | South College Asheville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | southcollegenc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $19,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $19,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $31,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,208 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 30 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 30 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 66.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $24,863 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $257 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 352 students)
Alabama State vs. South College-Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or South College-Asheville?
- South College Asheville is 128.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at South College-Asheville than Alabama State University ($19,050.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than South College-Asheville ($13,176 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 89.2% lower than costs at South College Asheville ($6,050 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than South College Asheville (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 92.6% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($10,029 vs. $5,208)
Alabama State vs. South College-Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or South College-Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College-Asheville or Alabama State .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. South College-Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or South College-Asheville? 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 South College-Asheville and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $23,100)
- South College Asheville students graduate with a $7,228 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($24,863 vs. $32,091)
- South College-Asheville graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($257 vs. $331)
- More South College-Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/