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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 | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 60 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
Academics |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 60 students)
Alabama State vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($12,960.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Alabama State than Williamson Christian College ($16,656.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Alabama State ($10,299 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 134.4% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($6,050 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williamson Christian College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($14,001 vs. $10,029)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or WCC? 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 WCC and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Alabama State University (100% vs. 26%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/