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Overview |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $200 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or ESU ?
- Alabama State University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Alabama State than Emporia State University ($16,656.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than ESU ($13,176 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 53.9% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($6,050 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Emporia State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,029 vs. $5,345)
Alabama State vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 186 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming ESU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than ESU (95.7%)
Alabama State vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or ESU ? 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 ESU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $29,500)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $12,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($19,419 vs. $32,091)
- ESU graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($200 vs. $331)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/