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Overview |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $215 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | EWU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or EWU?
- Alabama State University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at EWU than Alabama State University ($24,833.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than EWU ($13,504 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 93.5% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($7,690 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Alabama State University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,971 vs. $8,756)
Alabama State vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 126 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming EWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than EWU (91.8%)
Alabama State vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or EWU? 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 EWU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Alabama State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $29,500)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $11,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,818 vs. $32,091)
- EWU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($215 vs. $331)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/