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Overview |
Alabama State | AU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | AU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or AU?
- Anderson University is 270.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at AU than Alabama State University ($30,860.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than AU ($13,176 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 85.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($6,050 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 143.4% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($24,409 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 234 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than AU (45.4%)
Alabama State vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or AU? 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 AU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Alabama State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $5,229 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,862 vs. $32,091)
- AU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($277 vs. $331)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/