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CAU AAMU NCAT Albany State University TROY Florida State UCF Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Howard| Alabama State University | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 9,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $15,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $8,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 22,713 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 1030/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $294 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Florida A&M ?
- Alabama State University is 164.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Alabama State than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($16,656.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Florida A&M ($13,504 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 51.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($7,690 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 26% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,971 vs. $8,704)
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 122 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Alabama State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $29,500)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,091)
- Florida A&M graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($294 vs. $331)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/