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AAMU Valencia College Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 71% |
Admission |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
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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 | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $98 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or PSC?
- Alabama State University is 235.4% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Alabama State than Polk State College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Alabama State ($9,588 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 37.8% lower than costs at Polk State College ($6,050 vs. $8,339)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Polk State College (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 216.6% larger than aid received Polk State College ($10,029 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or PSC? 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 PSC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Polk State College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $29,500)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $22,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($9,500 vs. $32,091)
- PSC graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($98 vs. $331)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/