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Overview |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,257 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $8,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,021 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $180 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Gordon | ||
| 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,135 students)
Alabama State vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Gordon?
- Alabama State University is 224.9% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Alabama State than Gordon College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Alabama State ($8,185 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 53% lower than costs at Gordon College ($6,050 vs. $9,257)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Gordon College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($10,029 vs. $7,701)
Alabama State vs. Gordon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Gordon College (851) is 7 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Gordon (18)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Gordon (93.3%)
Alabama State vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Gordon? 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 Gordon and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $29,500)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $14,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $32,091)
- Gordon graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($180 vs. $331)
- More Gordon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/