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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University RMC CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $180 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | MSU Billings | ||
| 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
- Montana State University Billings is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,057 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or MSU Billings?
- Alabama State University is 80.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at MSU Billings than Alabama State University ($18,209.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Alabama State ($12,487 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 38% lower than costs at Montana State University Billings ($6,050 vs. $8,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 85.9% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($10,029 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman MSU Billings students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or MSU Billings? 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 Billings and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at MSU Billings is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Billings earn on average $8,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $29,500)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $14,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $32,091)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($180 vs. $331)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/