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Overview |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 47% |
Admission |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 21,253 students)
Alabama vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or ASU?
- The University of Alabama is 161.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Alabama than Appalachian State University ($32,400.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Alabama ($14,712 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 21.1% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,258 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Appalachian State University (72% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 113.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($16,394 vs. $7,677)
Alabama vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 24 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or ASU? 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 ASU and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Appalachian State University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $8,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- ASU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/