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CU Boulder CU Denver Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU MSU Georgia Clemson OSU Kentucky Arkansas| The University of Alabama | Colorado State University Fort Collins | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Fort Collins, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 33,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #359 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | colostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $30,078 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $16,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $10,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 74% |
Admission |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 33,122 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 30,066 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $217 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Colorado State | ||
| 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 Colorado State based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 33,403 students)
Alabama vs. Colorado State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Colorado State?
- The University of Alabama is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Alabama than Colorado State University Fort Collins ($31,460.00 vs. $30,078.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than Alabama ($16,926 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Fort Collins are 5.1% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,728 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Colorado State University Fort Collins (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 46.2% larger than aid received Colorado State University Fort Collins ($15,683 vs. $10,727)
Alabama vs. Colorado State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Colorado State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado State or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 36 points higher than at Colorado State (1145)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Colorado State (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Colorado State (3.68)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Colorado State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Colorado State? 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 Colorado State and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Colorado State University Fort Collins (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $1,900 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,900)
- Colorado State University Fort Collins students graduate with a $2,746 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,004 vs. $23,750)
- Colorado State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/