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CSN AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $236 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or NSC?
- Alabama State University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at NSC than Alabama State University ($19,289.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than NSC ($13,176 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 79% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($6,050 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Nevada State College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($10,029 vs. $6,696)
Alabama State vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than NSC (82.5%)
Alabama State vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or NSC? 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 NSC and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Nevada State College (26% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $9,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,920 vs. $32,091)
- NSC graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($236 vs. $331)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/