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Overview |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 860/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Coppin | ||
| 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 Coppin based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,006 students)
Alabama State vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Coppin?
- Alabama State University is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Alabama State than Coppin State University ($16,656.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Alabama State ($8,562 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 94.1% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($6,050 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($13,097 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Coppin State University (888) is 44 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Coppin (45%)
Alabama State vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Coppin? 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 Coppin and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Coppin State University (26% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Coppin State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $29,500)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $9,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $32,091)
- Coppin graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($232 vs. $331)
- More Coppin 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/