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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $361 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 677 students)
Alabama State vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Alabama State than Tougaloo College ($16,656.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Tougaloo College ($13,176 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Tougaloo College ($6,050 vs. $6,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Tougaloo College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($10,029 vs. $9,387)
Alabama State vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is the same at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Alabama State vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Alabama State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tougaloo College earn on average $100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($29,600 vs. $29,500)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $2,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($32,091 vs. $35,004)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($331 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/