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IU South Bend IU BSU AAMU IUPUI EIU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Purdue| Alabama State University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.29 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Indiana State than Alabama State University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Alabama State ($12,688 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 87.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($6,050 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Indiana State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,802 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 66 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Alabama State vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Alabama State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $29,500)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $8,371 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,720 vs. $32,091)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($245 vs. $331)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/