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Overview |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 10,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 23% |
Admission |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $117 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,617 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or BC- Bellevue College?
- Alabama State University is 112% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Alabama State than Bellevue College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than Alabama State ($11,404 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 196.7% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($6,050 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Bellevue College (97% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 47% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($10,029 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or BC- Bellevue College? 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 BC- Bellevue College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Bellevue College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $29,500)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $20,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($11,333 vs. $32,091)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $214 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($117 vs. $331)
- More BC- Bellevue College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/