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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 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UAM | ||
| 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,719 students)
Alabama State vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UAM?
- Alabama State University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Alabama State than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($16,656.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Alabama State ($12,693 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 21% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Monticello ($6,050 vs. $7,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($10,029 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at UAM (2.71)
Alabama State vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UAM? 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 UAM and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Monticello earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $29,500)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $17,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $32,091)
- UAM graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($155 vs. $331)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/