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Overview |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $193 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,052 students)
Alabama State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 213.4% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Alabama State University ($26,100.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($13,176 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 42.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Wesleyan College ($6,050 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 123.8% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($22,442 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 175 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Alabama State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Alabama State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $29,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $13,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $32,091)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($193 vs. $331)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/