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Overview |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $305 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or VSU?
- Alabama State University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Alabama State than Virginia State University ($16,656.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than VSU ($13,176 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 90.8% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,050 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Virginia State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,498 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia State University (857) is 13 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than VSU (89.7%)
Alabama State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or VSU? 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 VSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Alabama State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $29,500)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,091)
- VSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($305 vs. $331)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/