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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown AAMU UH Albany State University Tennessee State University TROY Lamar University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University SHSU| Alabama State University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $303 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or TSU?
- Alabama State University is 12% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at TSU than Alabama State University ($19,677.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Alabama State ($11,826 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 59.7% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($6,050 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,085 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is 27 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman TSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or TSU? 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 TSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Texas Southern University (26% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $29,500)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $2,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($29,358 vs. $32,091)
- TSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($303 vs. $331)
- More TSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/