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Overview |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #1020 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | 840/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $392 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 5,058 students)
Albany State University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or GSU- Grambling?
- Grambling State University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.7% higher at Albany State University than Grambling State University ($14,786.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than GSU- Grambling ($14,672 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,232 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Grambling State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($11,026 vs. $8,442)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at Albany State University (883) is 12 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Albany State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU- Grambling students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than Grambling State University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Albany State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,400)
- Albany State University students graduate with a $4,747 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($33,250 vs. $37,997)
- Albany State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($343 vs. $392)
- More GSU- Grambling graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/