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USD UCSD UC Riverside Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State| The University of Alabama | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 43% |
Admission |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $158 |
Diversity |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 37,402 students)
Alabama vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or San Diego State?
- The University of Alabama is 93.3% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Alabama than San Diego State University ($31,460.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Alabama ($13,017 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 36.7% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,426 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than San Diego State University (82% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 57.9% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($15,683 vs. $9,934)
Alabama vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 51 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
Alabama vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is the same as at San Diego State University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,900)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $8,401 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($15,349 vs. $23,750)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($158 vs. $245)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/