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Overview |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 14,156 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #963 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $18,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 7,035 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 6,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | TROY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or TROY?
- Troy University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at TROY than Alabama State University ($18,624.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than TROY ($13,176 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 25.6% lower than costs at Troy University ($6,050 vs. $7,599)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Troy University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,029 vs. $8,806)
Alabama State vs. TROY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 202 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming TROY students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman TROY 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 TROY (94.8%)
Alabama State vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or TROY? 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 TROY and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Alabama State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $29,500)
- Troy University students graduate with a $7,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,091)
- TROY graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/