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Overview |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 11,584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | daytonastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $5,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $8,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $82 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Daytona State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Daytona State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (11,584 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Daytona State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Daytona State College?
- Alabama State University is 171.1% more expensive to attend than Daytona State College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Alabama State than Daytona State College ($16,656.00 vs. $11,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daytona State College than Alabama State ($5,674 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 25.6% lower than costs at Daytona State College ($6,050 vs. $7,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Daytona State College (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 60.5% larger than aid received Daytona State College ($10,029 vs. $6,247)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Daytona State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Daytona State College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Daytona State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Daytona State College? 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 Daytona State College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Daytona State College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($31,300 vs. $29,500)
- Daytona State College students graduate with a $24,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($8,010 vs. $32,091)
- Daytona State College graduates are paying $249 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($82 vs. $331)
- More Daytona State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/