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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 | Concordia College Selma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Selma, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ccal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $5,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $22,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 3% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $36,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $381 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CCA | ||
| 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 389 students)
Alabama State vs. CCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CCA?
- Concordia College Selma is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Alabama State than Concordia College Selma ($16,656.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than CCA ($13,176 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 6.1% lower than costs at Alabama State University ($5,700 vs. $6,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Concordia College Selma (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 89% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($10,029 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCA or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. CCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CCA? 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 CCA and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Concordia College Selma (26% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $25,100)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $4,779 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($32,091 vs. $36,870)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($331 vs. $381)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/