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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 | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
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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 | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $98 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,197 students)
Alabama State vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Great Basin College?
- Alabama State University is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Alabama State than Great Basin College ($16,656.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than Alabama State ($7,058 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 0.8% lower than costs at Alabama State University ($6,000 vs. $6,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Great Basin College (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 71% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($10,029 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Great Basin College? 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 Great Basin College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Great Basin College (26% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Great Basin College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $29,500)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $22,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($9,500 vs. $32,091)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($98 vs. $331)
- More Great Basin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/