| Alabama State vs. GSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,683 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State |
| More$10,199 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,120 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower858 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher920 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier97.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.86% |
| Lower14.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.99% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,081 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,150 |
| Smaller3,521 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,313 |
| Smaller560 | Graduate Student Population | Larger837 |
| Smaller548 | Online Student Population | Larger2,183 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher36% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 318 | Number of faculty | 197 |
| Higher$73,380 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,667 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.