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Overview |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,303 students)
Alabama State vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 218.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Tusculum College than Alabama State University ($26,558.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Tusculum College ($13,176 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 66% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($6,050 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 125.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($22,630 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Tusculum College (960) is 116 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Alabama State vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Alabama State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $29,500)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/