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ESU AAMU Albany State University TROY WSU Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Central KU K-State| Alabama State University | Pittsburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $206 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Pitt State | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Pitt State?
- Alabama State University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Pitt State than Alabama State University ($17,696.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Pitt State ($13,176 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 55.8% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($6,050 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 226.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,029 vs. $3,070)
Alabama State vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Alabama State vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Pitt 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 Pitt State and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Alabama State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $29,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $12,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,091)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($206 vs. $331)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/