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Overview |
Alabama State | CU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $224 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | CU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Alabama State | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | CU | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,588 students)
Alabama State vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or CU?
- Cumberland University is 202.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at CU than Alabama State University ($25,200.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than CU ($13,176 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 48.6% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($6,050 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 120.8% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($22,145 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 145 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming CU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CU (66.2%)
Alabama State vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or CU? 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 CU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Alabama State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $29,500)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $10,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,729 vs. $32,091)
- CU graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($224 vs. $331)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/