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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | OC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Alabama State | OC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $124 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olympic College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,905 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or OC?
- Alabama State University is 112.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Alabama State than Olympic College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Alabama State ($11,629 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 73.6% lower than costs at Olympic College ($6,050 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Olympic College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 92.3% larger than aid received Olympic College ($10,029 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or OC? 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 OC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Olympic College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $29,500)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $20,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($12,000 vs. $32,091)
- OC graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($124 vs. $331)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/