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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 | Heritage Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Florence, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | hcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $10,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $10,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $5,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 75%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 143 students)
Alabama State vs. Heritage Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Heritage Christian University?
- Heritage Christian University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($10,152.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Alabama State than Heritage Christian University ($16,656.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than Alabama State ($5,020 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Heritage Christian University ($6,050 vs. $6,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage Christian University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,790 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Heritage Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Heritage Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage Christian University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Heritage Christian University (848) is 4 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Heritage Christian University (16)
- Accepted freshman Heritage Christian University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. Heritage Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Heritage Christian University? 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 Heritage Christian University and Alabama State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/