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Morgan State Bowie State University Lincoln University of Pennsylvania AAMU Wilmington University Temple Salisbury UMES Albany State University VSU SHU TROY| Alabama State University | Delaware State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 5,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | desu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $18,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $13,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $15,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 7,542 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 4,651 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 860/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $294 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Delaware State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,828 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. Delaware State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Delaware State University?
- Delaware State University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,544.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Delaware State University than Alabama State University ($18,480.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Delaware State University ($13,504 vs. $15,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 77.3% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($7,690 vs. $13,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware State University than Alabama State University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,842 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. Delaware State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Delaware State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware State University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Delaware State University (892) is 48 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Delaware State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Delaware State University (61.7%)
Alabama State vs. Delaware State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Delaware State University? 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 Delaware State University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Delaware State University is higher than Alabama State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $29,500)
- Delaware State University students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,091)
- Delaware State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($294 vs. $331)
- More Delaware State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/