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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 Fayetteville State University| Alabama State University | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #987 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 805/1045 | ||
| 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 | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UAPB | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,387 students)
Alabama State vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UAPB?
- Alabama State University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Alabama State than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,656.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Alabama State ($9,959 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 46.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($6,050 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 34.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($13,469 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. UAPB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (871) is 27 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UAPB (69.3%)
Alabama State vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UAPB? 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 UAPB and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff earn on average $700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($30,200 vs. $29,500)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $5,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,748 vs. $32,091)
- UAPB graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($276 vs. $331)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/