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Overview |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 65% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $85 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Valencia College?
- Alabama State University is 319.8% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Alabama State than Valencia College ($16,656.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than Alabama State ($10,482 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 54.8% lower than costs at Valencia College ($6,050 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Valencia College (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Valencia College ($10,029 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Valencia College? 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 Valencia College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Valencia College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $29,500)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $23,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($8,250 vs. $32,091)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $246 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($85 vs. $331)
- More Valencia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/