Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
AAMU Alaska Pacific University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | University of Alaska Anchorage | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Anchorage, AK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 10,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | alaska.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $19,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,005 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 65.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 41%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $18,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $193 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 11% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UAA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UAA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UAA?
- Alabama State University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at UAA than Alabama State University ($19,776.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than UAA ($13,176 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 109.3% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($6,050 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Alaska Anchorage (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,029 vs. $8,929)
Alabama State vs. UAA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UAA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAA or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UAA (65.3%)
Alabama State vs. UAA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UAA? 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 UAA and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $19,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $29,500)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $13,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($18,704 vs. $32,091)
- UAA graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($193 vs. $331)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/