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Overview |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Marianna, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | chipola.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $8,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $4,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $3,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
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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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Chipola | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Chipola based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,826 students)
Alabama State vs. Chipola Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Chipola?
- Alabama State University is 252.1% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at Alabama State than Chipola College ($16,656.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Alabama State ($3,316 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 32.7% lower than costs at Alabama State University ($4,560 vs. $6,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 58.4% larger than aid received Chipola College ($10,029 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Chipola? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chipola or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Alabama State vs. Chipola Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Chipola? 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 Chipola and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $29,500)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/