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Overview |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 6,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,711 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $11,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $14,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $10,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 1,834 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 1,831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 99.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 870/1100 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $204 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,691 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CSU-Pueblo?
- Alabama State University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Alabama State than Colorado State University Pueblo ($16,656.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than CSU-Pueblo ($13,504 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 50.8% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($7,690 vs. $11,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Alabama State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,971 vs. $10,736)
Alabama State vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 126 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Alabama State (95.6%)
Alabama State vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CSU-Pueblo? 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 CSU-Pueblo and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CSU-Pueblo is higher than Alabama State University (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $9,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $29,500)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $12,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $32,091)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($204 vs. $331)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/