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AAMU Albany State University TROY UAFS Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Arkansas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #927 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $183 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or ATU?
- Alabama State University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Alabama State than Arkansas Tech University ($16,656.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Alabama State ($12,016 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 51.4% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($6,050 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,029 vs. $8,440)
Alabama State vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than ATU (94.4%)
Alabama State vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or ATU? 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 ATU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $29,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $14,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $32,091)
- ATU graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($183 vs. $331)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/