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Overview |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $230 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or MSU?
- Alabama State University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Alabama State than Midwestern State University ($16,656.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Alabama State ($11,798 vs. $13,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($7,690 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Alabama State University (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($10,971 vs. $10,415)
Alabama State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 158 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming MSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than MSU (87.4%)
Alabama State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or MSU? 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 MSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Alabama State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $29,500)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $9,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,299 vs. $32,091)
- MSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($230 vs. $331)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/