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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Saint Johns River State College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Chamberlain College of Nursing-Florida CAU Barry University| Alabama State University | Florida State College at Jacksonville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $108 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or FSCJ?
- Alabama State University is 223% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Alabama State than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($16,656.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Alabama State ($2,341 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 40.4% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($6,050 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($10,029 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Florida State College at Jacksonville earn on average $5,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $29,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $21,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,500 vs. $32,091)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $223 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($108 vs. $331)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/