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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 | Our Lady of the Lake College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,228 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ololcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $13,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $13,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 184 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Our Lady of the Lake College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,228 students)
Alabama State vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Our Lady of the Lake College?
- Our Lady of the Lake College is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($13,886.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Alabama State than Our Lady of the Lake College ($16,656.00 vs. $13,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Our Lady of the Lake College ($13,176 vs. $15,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 137.9% lower than costs at Our Lady of the Lake College ($6,050 vs. $14,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Our Lady of the Lake College (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Our Lady of the Lake College ($10,029 vs. $9,442)
Alabama State vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Our Lady of the Lake College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of the Lake College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Our Lady of the Lake College (1010) is 166 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Our Lady of the Lake College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Our Lady of the Lake College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Our Lady of the Lake College (84.8%)
Alabama State vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Our Lady of the Lake College? 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 Our Lady of the Lake College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Our Lady of the Lake College is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Our Lady of the Lake College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $29,500)
- Our Lady of the Lake College students graduate with a $7,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,091)
- Our Lady of the Lake College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Our Lady of the Lake College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/