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Overview |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,481 students)
Alabama State vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 207.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Columbia International University than Alabama State University ($25,620.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Columbia International University ($13,176 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 64.5% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($6,050 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Columbia International University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 87.8% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($18,834 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 201 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Alabama State vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Columbia International University? 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 Columbia International University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Alabama State University (57% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbia International University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,400 vs. $29,500)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $10,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,091)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($222 vs. $331)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/