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AAMU Albany State University TROY City Tech Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University York Lehman CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,640 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 5.9% | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $93 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,640 students)
Alabama State vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Medgar ?
- Alabama State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Alabama State than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($16,656.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Alabama State ($8,250 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 196.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($6,050 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University as CUNY Medgar Evers College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 18.4% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,029 vs. $8,467)
Alabama State vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Alabama State vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Alabama State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,500)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $23,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($9,033 vs. $32,091)
- Medgar graduates are paying $238 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($93 vs. $331)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/