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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Alabama State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $174 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,376 students)
Alabama State vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or ECU?
- Alabama State University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Alabama State than East Central University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Alabama State ($10,221 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 28.1% lower than costs at East Central University ($6,050 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than East Central University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 13.3% larger than aid received East Central University ($10,029 vs. $8,853)
Alabama State vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 126 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than ECU (70.1%)
Alabama State vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or ECU? 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 ECU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Alabama State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,500)
- East Central University students graduate with a $15,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($16,878 vs. $32,091)
- ECU graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($174 vs. $331)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/