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AAMU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout Albany State University UWM TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University UW-Green Bay AUM Jacksonville State University UW-La Crosse| Alabama State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $251 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UWSP | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UWSP?
- Alabama State University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Alabama State than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($16,656.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than UWSP ($13,176 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 32.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($6,050 vs. $8,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 140.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($10,029 vs. $4,169)
Alabama State vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 206 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Alabama State vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Alabama State University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $12,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,500)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $7,731 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($24,360 vs. $32,091)
- UWSP graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($251 vs. $331)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/