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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech AAMU FAU CofC Albany State University| Alabama State University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | GS | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Alabama State | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | GS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or GS?
- Alabama State University is 90.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Alabama State than Georgia Southern University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than GS ($13,176 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 70.5% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($6,050 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Georgia Southern University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,029 vs. $8,806)
Alabama State vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 245 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than GS (88.9%)
Alabama State vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or GS? 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 GS and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Alabama State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $29,500)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $9,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,091)
- GS graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($237 vs. $331)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/