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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University NSU CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $166 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 19% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | RSU | ||
| 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,155 students)
Alabama State vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or RSU?
- Alabama State University is 83.6% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Alabama State than Rogers State University ($16,656.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than RSU ($13,176 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 77.3% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($6,050 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Rogers State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($10,029 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is 14 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or RSU? 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 RSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Rogers State University (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Rogers State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $29,500)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $15,941 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($16,150 vs. $32,091)
- RSU graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($166 vs. $331)
- More RSU 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/