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Overview |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $383 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 657 students)
Alabama State vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Allen University?
- Allen University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Alabama State than Allen University ($16,656.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Allen University ($13,176 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 41.9% lower than costs at Allen University ($6,050 vs. $8,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,268 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Alabama State vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $24,300)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $5,028 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($32,091 vs. $37,119)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($331 vs. $383)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/