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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Colorado Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Glenwood Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | coloradomtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $6,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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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 | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $8,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $90 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| 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
- Colorado Mountain College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Colorado Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Colorado Mountain College?
- Alabama State University is 77.9% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Alabama State than Colorado Mountain College ($16,656.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than Alabama State ($6,092 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 87.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($6,050 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Colorado Mountain College (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 36% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($10,029 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Colorado Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mountain College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Colorado Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Colorado Mountain College? 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 Colorado Mountain College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Colorado Mountain College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $29,500)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $23,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($8,750 vs. $32,091)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $241 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($90 vs. $331)
- More Colorado Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/