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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University FSW CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $89 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or SCF?
- Alabama State University is 252.1% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 604.3% higher at Alabama State than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($16,656.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than SCF ($13,176 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 244.8% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($6,050 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 104.3% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,029 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or SCF? 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 SCF and Alabama State.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $4,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $29,500)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $23,481 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($8,610 vs. $32,091)
- SCF graduates are paying $242 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($89 vs. $331)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/