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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 | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $117 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,582 students)
Alabama State vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or WNC?
- Alabama State University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Alabama State than Western Nevada College ($16,656.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than WNC ($13,176 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 130.6% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($6,050 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Western Nevada College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 52.4% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($10,029 vs. $6,579)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or WNC? 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 WNC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Western Nevada College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $29,500)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $20,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($11,316 vs. $32,091)
- WNC graduates are paying $214 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($117 vs. $331)
- More WNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/