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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University UW-Platteville CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 38% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $134 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Madison College?
- Alabama State University is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.9% higher at Alabama State than Madison Area Technical College ($16,656.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Alabama State ($11,588 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 148.1% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($6,050 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Madison Area Technical College (97% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 89.6% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($10,029 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Madison College? 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 Madison College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $29,500)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $19,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($13,000 vs. $32,091)
- Madison College graduates are paying $197 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($134 vs. $331)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/