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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM UIC Jacksonville State University Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU CAU| Alabama State University | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 750/963 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $323 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,317 students)
Alabama State vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CSU?
- Alabama State University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Alabama State than Chicago State University ($16,656.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Alabama State ($6,446 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 128.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($6,050 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($15,891 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 31 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
Alabama State vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CSU? 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 CSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Chicago State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $29,500)
- Chicago State University students graduate with a $841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($31,250 vs. $32,091)
- CSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($323 vs. $331)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/