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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | BC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | BC | ||
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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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $54 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brazosport College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,044 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or BC?
- Alabama State University is 216.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.9% higher at Alabama State than Brazosport College ($16,656.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Alabama State ($4,718 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 43.8% lower than costs at Brazosport College ($6,050 vs. $8,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 149.5% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($10,029 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or BC? 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 and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $29,500)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $26,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($5,250 vs. $32,091)
- BC graduates are paying $277 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($54 vs. $331)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/