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Overview |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $251 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | SUNO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,950 students)
Athens State University vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or SUNO?
- Southern University at New Orleans is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($4,484.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNO than Athens State University ($13,384.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than Athens State University (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($9,560 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,600)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $5,814 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($18,534 vs. $24,348)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($191 vs. $251)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/