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Overview |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $93 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or FSW?
- Alabama State University is 241.9% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Alabama State than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Alabama State ($7,792 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 66% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,050 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($10,029 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or FSW? 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 FSW and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,500)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $23,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($9,000 vs. $32,091)
- FSW graduates are paying $238 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($93 vs. $331)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/