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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 College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $261 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,514 students)
Alabama State vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 155.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Columbia College than Alabama State University ($21,250.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Columbia College ($13,176 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 38.8% lower than costs at Columbia College ($6,050 vs. $8,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University as Columbia College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 60.4% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($16,089 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 127 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Alabama State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $29,500)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $6,827 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,264 vs. $32,091)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($261 vs. $331)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/