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Overview |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 5,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $8,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $6,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 2,085 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $147 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | ENMU | ||
| 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
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,386 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or ENMU?
- Alabama State University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at Alabama State than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($16,656.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Alabama State ($6,683 vs. $13,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 9.8% lower than costs at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($7,690 vs. $8,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Alabama State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($10,971 vs. $10,663)
Alabama State vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 103 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming ENMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than ENMU (54.9%)
Alabama State vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or ENMU? 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 ENMU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (26% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $29,500)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $17,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($14,267 vs. $32,091)
- ENMU graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($147 vs. $331)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/