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AAMU Boise State Idaho Albany State University TROY BYU-I Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or ISU?
- Alabama State University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at ISU than Alabama State University ($23,906.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Alabama State ($12,425 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 26% lower than costs at Idaho State University ($6,050 vs. $7,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($10,029 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or ISU? 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 ISU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is the same as at Idaho State University (26% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $29,500)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $9,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,950 vs. $32,091)
- ISU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($237 vs. $331)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/