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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 | Paine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 776/976 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $369 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 310 students)
Alabama State vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Paine College?
- Paine College is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Alabama State than Paine College ($16,656.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Paine College ($13,176 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 24.2% lower than costs at Paine College ($6,050 vs. $7,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,755 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is 95 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Alabama State vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Paine 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 Paine College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Paine College is higher than Alabama State University (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $28,400)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($32,091 vs. $35,750)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($331 vs. $369)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/