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Overview |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Sanford, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 14,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | seminolestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,393 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $3,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
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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 | Seminole State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $103 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Seminole State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Seminole State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Seminole State?
- Alabama State University is 248% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Alabama State than Seminole State College of Florida ($16,656.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Alabama State ($3,144 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($6,050 vs. $6,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Seminole State College of Florida (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($10,029 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Seminole State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seminole State or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Seminole State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Seminole 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 Seminole State and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Seminole State College of Florida earn on average $4,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $29,500)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $22,064 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,027 vs. $32,091)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $228 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($103 vs. $331)
- More Seminole State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/