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Overview |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Lithonia, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 581 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | lru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $8,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $17,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 67.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 76%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Luther Rice University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 581 students)
Alabama State vs. Luther Rice University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Luther Rice University?
- Luther Rice University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at Alabama State than Luther Rice University ($16,656.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 194.7% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($6,050 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Luther Rice University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($10,029 vs. $0)
Alabama State vs. Luther Rice University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Luther Rice University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther Rice University or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Alabama State vs. Luther Rice University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Luther Rice University (26% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,500)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $7,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,091)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/