Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Western Oregon State College Southern Oregon University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College| Alabama State University | Eastern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | eou.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $236 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | EOU | ||
| 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,674 students)
Alabama State vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or EOU?
- Alabama State University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at EOU than Alabama State University ($21,330.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than EOU ($13,176 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 78% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($6,050 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($10,029 vs. $7,718)
Alabama State vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 107 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming EOU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or EOU? 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 EOU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at EOU is higher than Alabama State University (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $29,500)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $9,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,839 vs. $32,091)
- EOU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($236 vs. $331)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/