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California State University-Northridge AAMU CSUMB CSU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University CSUDH Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University California State University-San Marcos| Alabama State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $156 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CSU Channel Islands?
- Alabama State University is 45% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at CSU Channel Islands 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 Alabama State University than CSU Channel Islands ($13,176 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 169.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($6,050 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than California State University Channel Islands (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,029 vs. $9,412)
Alabama State vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Alabama State vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CSU Channel Islands? 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 Channel Islands and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Alabama State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $16,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $29,500)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $16,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($15,183 vs. $32,091)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($156 vs. $331)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/