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Overview |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $181 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,105 students)
Alabama State vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Evergreen?
- Alabama State University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Evergreen than Alabama State University ($28,905.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Evergreen ($13,176 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 128.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($6,050 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,411 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 223 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Evergreen students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Alabama State vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Alabama State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from The Evergreen State College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $29,500)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $14,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,595 vs. $32,091)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($181 vs. $331)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/