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Overview |
Alabama State | York | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | York | ||
| 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 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $90 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | York | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | York | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | York | ||
| 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
- CUNY York College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or York?
- Alabama State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Alabama State than CUNY York College ($16,656.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Alabama State ($6,670 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 York College ($6,050 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 11% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($10,029 vs. $9,036)
Alabama State vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 41 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than York (59.1%)
Alabama State vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or York? 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 York and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than CUNY York College (26% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $29,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $23,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($8,800 vs. $32,091)
- York graduates are paying $241 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($90 vs. $331)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/