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Overview |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $339 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 27% |
Students |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 11 students)
Alabama State vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Alabama State than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($16,656.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($6,050 vs. $7,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($10,029 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (26% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $26,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $29,500)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $722 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($32,091 vs. $32,813)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($331 vs. $339)
- More University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/