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Overview |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $299 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or PVAMU?
- Alabama State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at PVAMU than Alabama State University ($22,590.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Alabama State ($12,875 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 58.8% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($6,050 vs. $9,605)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University as Prairie View A & M University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($14,071 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Prairie View A & M University (857) is 13 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Alabama State vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Alabama State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $29,500)
- Prairie View A & M University students graduate with a $3,136 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($28,955 vs. $32,091)
- PVAMU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($299 vs. $331)
- More PVAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/