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Overview |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $203 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Louisville than Alabama State University ($28,978.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Louisville ($13,504 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 52% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($7,690 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Alabama State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 19.8% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($13,148 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 315 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Alabama State vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Alabama State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $15,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $29,500)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $12,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $32,091)
- Louisville graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($203 vs. $331)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/