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AAMU UCO-Central Albany State University TROY NWOSU Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Southeastern Oklahoma State University CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $162 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or SWOSU?
- Alabama State University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Alabama State than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,656.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than SWOSU ($13,176 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 14.5% lower than costs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($6,050 vs. $6,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($10,029 vs. $8,539)
Alabama State vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 146 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Alabama State vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $29,500)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $16,404 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($15,687 vs. $32,091)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($162 vs. $331)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/