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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Virginia College Huntsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $30,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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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 | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $175 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| 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 Virginia College-Huntsville based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 491 students)
Alabama State vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Virginia College-Huntsville?
- Virginia College Huntsville is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Alabama State than Virginia College Huntsville ($16,656.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Virginia College-Huntsville ($13,176 vs. $30,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 42.4% lower than costs at Virginia College Huntsville ($6,050 vs. $8,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Virginia College Huntsville (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 125.1% larger than aid received Virginia College Huntsville ($10,029 vs. $4,456)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Virginia College-Huntsville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Huntsville or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Virginia College-Huntsville? 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 Virginia College-Huntsville and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Virginia College Huntsville (26% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Virginia College-Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Huntsville students graduate with a $15,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $32,091)
- Virginia College-Huntsville graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($175 vs. $331)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/