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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,837 students)
Alabama State vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at UMF than Alabama State University ($20,400.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than UMF ($13,176 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 77.9% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($6,050 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 5.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,623 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UMF (94.2%)
Alabama State vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UMF? 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 UMF and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Alabama State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Farmington earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $29,500)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- UMF graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/