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AAMU Stetson University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | College of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Ocala, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,863 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $105 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Central Florida is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,483 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. CCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CCF?
- Alabama State University is 319.1% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.6% higher at Alabama State than College of Central Florida ($16,656.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than Alabama State ($7,865 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 79.6% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($6,050 vs. $10,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Central Florida than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 45.3% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($10,029 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCF or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. CCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CCF? 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 CCF and Alabama State.
- Graduates from College of Central Florida earn on average $4,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $29,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $21,904 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,187 vs. $32,091)
- CCF graduates are paying $226 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($105 vs. $331)
- More CCF 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/