- Both Alabama State University (Alabama State) and Alabama A & M University (AAMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Alabama State has more expensive tuition of $19,576 than AAMU ($18,634).
- AAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 90.27% than Alabama State (97.87%).
- Alabama State has higher SAT scores of 935 than AAMU (920).
- AAMU is larger with 6,007 students than Alabama State (3,828 students).
Alabama State University View More Rivals | Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Alabama | Rankings | #14 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Normal, AL |
Alabama State| Known as | AAMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,248 Alabama residents $19,576 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $10,336 Alabama residents $17,752 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state |
| $10,501 | Financial Aid | $10,797 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 97.87% | Acceptance Rate | 90.27% |
| 14.44% | Yield | 16.65% |
| 935 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 920 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 6,007 |
| 3,296 | Undergraduate | 5,206 |
| 532 | Graduate | 801 |
| 420 | Online Enrollment | 429 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 27% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $30,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) $3,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $2,550 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 221 Full-time 115 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 253 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 767 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 762 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| $69,310 for Faculties $51,347 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time |