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Overview |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $265 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or WSSU?
- Alabama State University is 144.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Alabama State than Winston Salem State University ($16,656.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than WSSU ($13,176 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 85.5% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($6,050 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Winston Salem State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,029 vs. $8,350)
Alabama State vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 26 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Alabama State vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Alabama State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $29,500)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $6,428 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,663 vs. $32,091)
- WSSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($265 vs. $331)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/