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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 830/1060 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $178 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or GSU?
- Alabama State University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Alabama State than Governors State University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Alabama State ($9,833 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 81.8% lower than costs at Governors State University ($6,050 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,987 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 67 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than GSU (57.5%)
Alabama State vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or GSU? 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 GSU and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $29,500)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $14,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,250 vs. $32,091)
- GSU graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($178 vs. $331)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/