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Overview |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Tempe, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 80,065 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | asu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,978 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $29,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $14,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $12,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 68,789 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 61,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1100/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,278 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $209 |
Diversity |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 38,644 students)
Alabama vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or ASU?
- The University of Alabama is 1.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Alabama than Arizona State University ($31,460.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Alabama ($14,808 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 2% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($14,426 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than The University of Alabama (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 26.7% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($15,683 vs. $12,381)
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 23 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Alabama (80.1%)
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 Arizona State University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,900)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $3,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,278 vs. $23,750)
- ASU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($209 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/