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AAMU PennWest California Albany State University Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| Alabama State University | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| 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
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or PennWest Clarion?
- Alabama State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Alabama State than PennWest Clarion ($16,656.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 113.7% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($6,050 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than PennWest Clarion (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($10,029 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Clarion (934) is 90 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming PennWest Clarion students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Alabama State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $9,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $29,500)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $6,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,091)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/