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Overview |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or NSU?
- Alabama State University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at NSU than Alabama State University ($16,920.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than NSU ($13,176 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 79.2% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($6,050 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Norfolk State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,164 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is 36 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than NSU (89.5%)
Alabama State vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or NSU? 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 NSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $29,500)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,091)
- NSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/