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Overview |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $230 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 394 students)
Alabama State vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 142.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at FWBBC than Alabama State University ($20,170.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than FWBBC ($13,176 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 35% lower than costs at Free Will Baptist Bible College ($6,050 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 37% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($13,736 vs. $10,029)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Alabama State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $29,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $9,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,270 vs. $32,091)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($230 vs. $331)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/