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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 | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
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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 | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $108 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CBC?
- Alabama State University is 56.6% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Alabama State than Columbia Basin College ($16,656.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than Alabama State ($11,421 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 65% lower than costs at Columbia Basin College ($6,050 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Columbia Basin College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($10,029 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CBC? 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 CBC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Columbia Basin College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $29,500)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $21,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,500 vs. $32,091)
- CBC graduates are paying $223 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($108 vs. $331)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/