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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CBU CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $341 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 MCA based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 116 students)
Alabama State vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 289% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at MCA than Alabama State University ($32,400.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 46.9% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($6,050 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Memphis College of Art (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($10,029 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or MCA? 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 MCA and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Alabama State University (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Memphis College of Art earn on average $400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($29,900 vs. $29,500)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($32,091 vs. $33,000)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($331 vs. $341)
- More MCA 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/