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WVU Fairmont State AAMU Marshall University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Morgan State Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Buffalo State College| Alabama State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,785 students)
Alabama State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or WVSU?
- Alabama State University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Alabama State than West Virginia State University ($16,656.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Alabama State ($11,684 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 101.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($6,050 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than West Virginia State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,029 vs. $9,482)
Alabama State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 83 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman WVSU 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 WVSU (96.2%)
Alabama State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than West Virginia State University (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $29,500)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $8,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,091)
- WVSU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($240 vs. $331)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/