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AAMU TU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University UMES CAU South Carolina State University Miles College| Alabama State University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UB | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 920/1050 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UB | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,288 students)
Alabama State vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UB?
- Alabama State University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at UB than Alabama State University ($20,746.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than UB ($13,176 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 219.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($6,050 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Baltimore (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 32.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($10,029 vs. $7,544)
Alabama State vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 128 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at UB (2.89)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UB (89.3%)
Alabama State vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UB? 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 UB and Alabama State.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $31,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $29,500)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $10,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,091)
- UB graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($222 vs. $331)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/