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UWM AAMU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM UW-Platteville| Alabama State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UWO?
- Alabama State University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Alabama State than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($16,656.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Alabama State ($12,827 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 47% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,050 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 125.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($10,029 vs. $4,450)
Alabama State vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 186 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming UWO students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UWO (88.5%)
Alabama State vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UWO? 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 UWO and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Alabama State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $14,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $29,500)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $8,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,748 vs. $32,091)
- UWO graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($245 vs. $331)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/