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UVU AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU| Alabama State University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $171 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or DSC?
- Alabama State University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at DSC than Alabama State University ($16,836.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than DSC ($13,176 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 22% lower than costs at Dixie State College of Utah ($6,050 vs. $7,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Dixie State College of Utah (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($10,029 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or DSC? 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 DSC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $10,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $29,500)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $15,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($16,625 vs. $32,091)
- DSC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($171 vs. $331)
- More DSC 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/