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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 | Beulah Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 371 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | beulah.org | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $46,673 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $482 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | BHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 371 students)
Alabama State vs. BHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or BHU?
- Alabama State University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.2% higher at Alabama State than Beulah Heights University ($16,656.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 68.6% lower than costs at Beulah Heights University ($6,050 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Beulah Heights University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($10,029 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or BHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BHU or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman BHU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. BHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or BHU? 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 BHU and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Beulah Heights University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $29,500)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $14,582 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($32,091 vs. $46,673)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($331 vs. $482)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/