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NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M AAMU Albany State University Tuskegee University TROY Spelman Tennessee State University Savannah State University AUM Jacksonville State University| Alabama State University | Clark Atlanta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 4,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #976 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $23,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $23,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $12,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $29,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $11,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 27,672 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 17,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 182% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at CAU than Alabama State University ($23,484.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than CAU ($13,504 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 56.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,690 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Clark Atlanta University (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,188 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Clark Atlanta University (850) is 6 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than CAU (64.6%)
Alabama State vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CAU? 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 CAU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Alabama State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,500)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,091)
- CAU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/