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Overview |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
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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 | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $113 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Santa Fe College?
- Alabama State University is 344.9% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at Alabama State than Santa Fe College ($16,656.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Alabama State ($11,380 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 65.4% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($6,050 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Santa Fe College (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 313.4% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($10,029 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Santa Fe College? 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 Santa Fe College and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $21,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($11,025 vs. $32,091)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $218 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($113 vs. $331)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/