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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 | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $56 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Midland College?
- Alabama State University is 122.1% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.5% higher at Alabama State than Midland College ($16,656.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than Alabama State ($6,906 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 4.3% lower than costs at Alabama State University ($5,800 vs. $6,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Midland College (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 103.3% larger than aid received Midland College ($10,029 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Midland College? 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 Midland College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $29,500)
- Midland College students graduate with a $26,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($5,500 vs. $32,091)
- Midland College graduates are paying $275 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($56 vs. $331)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/