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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University MCA CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CBU | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,934 students)
Alabama State vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 326.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at CBU than Alabama State University ($35,520.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than CBU ($13,176 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 68.9% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($6,050 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 168.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($26,964 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 261 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming CBU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CBU (87.5%)
Alabama State vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CBU? 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 CBU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Alabama State University (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $29,500)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- CBU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/