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Overview |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/26 | ||
| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UW-La Crosse?
- Alabama State University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Alabama State than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($16,656.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Alabama State ($13,130 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($6,050 vs. $6,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 195.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($10,029 vs. $3,395)
Alabama State vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 286 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Alabama State vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Alabama State University (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $20,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $29,500)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $8,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,091)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($240 vs. $331)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/