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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University KY State Jackson State University Alabama Southern Community College| Alabama State University | Miles College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fairfield, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,258 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | miles.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $11,164 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Miles 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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $36,172 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $374 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Miles College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,258 students)
Alabama State vs. Miles College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Miles College?
- Miles College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Alabama State than Miles College ($16,656.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Miles College ($13,176 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 21.5% lower than costs at Miles College ($6,050 vs. $7,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Miles College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Miles College ($10,029 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Miles College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miles College or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Alabama State vs. Miles College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Miles 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 Miles College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Miles College (26% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $28,000)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $4,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($32,091 vs. $36,172)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($331 vs. $374)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/