Athens State University vs. Langston University

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Langston University in Langston, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Langston University based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 1,937 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Langston University is in Langston, OK (Distant Rural setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Langston University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Langston University 17:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Langston University and Athens State University ($14,616 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Langston University than at Athens State University (70% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, open admission at Langston University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $6,466 lower median loan debt than Langston University graduates ($18,534 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $67 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Langston University graduates ($191 vs. $258).
• More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 23%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.