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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 | Brown Mackie College Birmingham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 280 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | brownmackie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $11,772 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,772 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,363 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $148 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Brown Mackie College-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 280 students)
Alabama State vs. Brown Mackie College-Birmingham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham?
- Brown Mackie College Birmingham is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($11,772.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Alabama State than Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($16,656.00 vs. $11,772.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($6,050 vs. $6,363)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Brown Mackie College Birmingham (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($10,029 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown Mackie College-Birmingham or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Brown Mackie College-Birmingham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham? 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 Brown Mackie College-Birmingham and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Brown Mackie College Birmingham earn on average $2,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $29,500)
- Brown Mackie College Birmingham students graduate with a $17,716 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($14,375 vs. $32,091)
- Brown Mackie College-Birmingham graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($148 vs. $331)
- More Brown Mackie College-Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/