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Overview |
Alabama State | RU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama State | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or RU?
- Alabama State University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at RU than Alabama State University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than RU ($13,176 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 74.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,050 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Radford University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 3% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,029 vs. $9,733)
Alabama State vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than RU (93.3%)
Alabama State vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or RU? 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 RU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Alabama State University (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $29,500)
- Radford University students graduate with a $9,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,091)
- RU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($237 vs. $331)
- More RU 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/