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AAMU Southeast Missouri State University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University EIU AUM Jacksonville State University University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State| Alabama State University | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Central | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Central?
- Alabama State University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Alabama State than University of Central Missouri ($16,656.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Central ($13,176 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 60.3% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($6,050 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 53.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,029 vs. $6,517)
Alabama State vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 166 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Central (71.3%)
Alabama State vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Central? 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 Central and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Alabama State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $12,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $29,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $9,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,441 vs. $32,091)
- Central graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($232 vs. $331)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/