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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 | Macon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Macon State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Macon, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | maconstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Macon State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Macon State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 46.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Macon State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Macon State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| 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 | Macon State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 65% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Macon State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Macon 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 0 students)
Alabama State vs. Macon State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Macon State?
- Alabama State University is 265.7% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Alabama State than Macon State College ($16,656.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 11.6% lower than costs at Macon State College ($6,050 vs. $6,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Macon State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,029 vs. $0)
Alabama State vs. Macon State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Macon State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macon State or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Macon State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (2.96) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Alabama State vs. Macon State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Macon 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 Macon State and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Macon State College (26% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/