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Overview |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 930/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,069 students)
Alabama State vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 342.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Maryville College than Alabama State University ($36,880.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Maryville College ($13,176 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 108.5% lower than costs at Maryville College ($6,050 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 206.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($30,782 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 208 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Alabama State vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Alabama State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $29,500)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/