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AAMU Albany State University KU TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University ISU University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University Arkansas| Alabama State University | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #686 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ualr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,729 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 3,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 970/1220 | ||
| 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 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UALR | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UALR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UALR?
- Alabama State University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Alabama State than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($16,656.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Alabama State ($11,173 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 51.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($6,050 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 4.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,494 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. UALR Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UALR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UALR or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 146 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming UALR students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UALR (61.5%)
Alabama State vs. UALR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UALR? 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 UALR and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,500)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $11,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $32,091)
- UALR graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($211 vs. $331)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/