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Overview |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $289 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Tennessee State University?
- Alabama State University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Tennessee State University than Alabama State University ($20,484.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Alabama State ($11,986 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 41.2% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($6,050 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($17,315 vs. $10,029)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Alabama State University (36% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,500)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($28,000 vs. $32,091)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($289 vs. $331)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/