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CCSU ECSU UNH AAMU Quinnipiac WestConn Albany State University TROY SHU Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM| Alabama State University | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | SCSU | ||
| 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or SCSU?
- Alabama State University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at SCSU than Alabama State University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than SCSU ($13,176 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 132.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,050 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,029 vs. $7,308)
Alabama State vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 74 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than SCSU (82.9%)
Alabama State vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or SCSU? 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 SCSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Alabama State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $29,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $8,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,091)
- SCSU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($240 vs. $331)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/