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Overview |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1014 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 783/978 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $299 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | KY State | ||
| 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,726 students)
Alabama State vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or KY State?
- Alabama State University is 6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Alabama State than Kentucky State University ($16,656.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Alabama State ($11,473 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 33.5% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($6,050 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($10,029 vs. $8,257)
Alabama State vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 87 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming KY State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than KY State (91.5%)
Alabama State vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or KY 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 KY State and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Kentucky State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $29,500)
- Kentucky State University students graduate with a $3,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($29,000 vs. $32,091)
- KY State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($299 vs. $331)
- More KY State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (24% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/