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Overview |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1025/1160 | ||
| 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 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $230 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 934 students)
Alabama State vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Martin Methodist College?
- Martin Methodist College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Alabama State than Martin Methodist College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Martin Methodist College ($13,176 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 42.1% lower than costs at Martin Methodist College ($6,050 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 11% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($10,029 vs. $9,039)
Alabama State vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Martin Methodist College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Alabama State vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Alabama State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Martin Methodist College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $29,500)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $9,776 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,315 vs. $32,091)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($230 vs. $331)
- More Martin Methodist College 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/