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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University UNK AUM Jacksonville State University K-State CAU South Carolina State University Miles College| Alabama State University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $207 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or WSC?
- Alabama State University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.2% higher at Alabama State than Wayne State College ($16,656.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than WSC ($13,176 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 46.6% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($6,050 vs. $8,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Wayne State College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 28% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($10,029 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or WSC? 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 WSC and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Alabama State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $29,500)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $12,041 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,050 vs. $32,091)
- WSC graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($207 vs. $331)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/