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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 | Pensacola State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pensacola, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | pensacolastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,551 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $3,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
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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 | 2.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $3,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $36 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Pensacola State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Pensacola State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Pensacola State?
- Alabama State University is 341.1% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Alabama State than Pensacola State College ($16,656.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Alabama State ($3,305 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 56.8% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($6,050 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Pensacola State College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 77.1% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($10,029 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Pensacola State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pensacola State or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Alabama State vs. Pensacola State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Pensacola State? 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 Pensacola State and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Pensacola State College earn on average $800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,500)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $28,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($3,500 vs. $32,091)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $295 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($36 vs. $331)
- More Pensacola State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/