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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University KU Fort Hays State University ESU K-State CAU| Alabama State University | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $174 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Washburn University | ||
| 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
- Washburn University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Washburn University than Alabama State University ($20,328.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Alabama State ($12,473 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 66% lower than costs at Washburn University ($6,050 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Washburn University ($10,029 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Alabama State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $29,500)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $15,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($16,900 vs. $32,091)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($174 vs. $331)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/