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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Wagner College Delaware State University Lehman CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | CUNY College of Staten Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $144 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Staten Island?
- Alabama State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Alabama State than CUNY College of Staten Island ($16,656.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Alabama State ($7,217 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 231.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($6,050 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 24.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,029 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Alabama State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $15,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $29,500)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $18,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($13,987 vs. $32,091)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($144 vs. $331)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/