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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 Clemson| Alabama State University | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 956 students)
Alabama State vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 313.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Erskine College than Alabama State University ($34,435.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Erskine College ($13,176 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 105.8% lower than costs at Erskine College ($6,050 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 67.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($16,834 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 149 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Alabama State vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Alabama State University (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,500)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $5,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,750 vs. $32,091)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($276 vs. $331)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/