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Overview |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $317 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Southern University and A & M College?
- Alabama State University is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.5% higher at Alabama State than Southern University and A & M College ($16,656.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,176 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 54.8% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($6,050 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Southern University and A & M College (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,029 vs. $7,514)
Alabama State vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 67 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Alabama State vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (26% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,500)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($30,750 vs. $32,091)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($317 vs. $331)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/