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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Missouri Southern CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $225 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | MWSU | ||
| 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
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or MWSU?
- Alabama State University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Alabama State than Missouri Western State University ($16,656.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Alabama State ($11,917 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 68.6% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($6,050 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,531 vs. $10,029)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Alabama State University (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $29,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $10,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,818 vs. $32,091)
- MWSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($225 vs. $331)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/