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California State University-Northridge AAMU California State University-Fresno Albany State University Cal State LA TROY Tennessee State University San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Tuskegee University AUM CSU Jacksonville State University| Alabama State University | California State University Bakersfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 9,613 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | csub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 13,834 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 11,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 9.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $13,168 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $136 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. CSU Bakersfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CSU Bakersfield?
- Alabama State University is 45% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Alabama State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Alabama State ($7,521 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 135.2% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($6,050 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than California State University Bakersfield (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 7.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,750 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. CSU Bakersfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CSU Bakersfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Bakersfield or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CSU Bakersfield (86.5%)
Alabama State vs. CSU Bakersfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CSU Bakersfield? 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 CSU Bakersfield and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than Alabama State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $18,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $29,500)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $18,923 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($13,168 vs. $32,091)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($136 vs. $331)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/