| PVAMU vs. Alabama State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in Federal Region VI Universities #50 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,299 Texas Residents $26,874 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,993 Texas Residents $17,378 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,197 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher970 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower858 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter79.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.55% |
| Favorable18.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.97% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay 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 | ||
| Larger9,922 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,081 |
| Larger8,877 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,521 |
| Larger1,045 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller560 |
| Larger842 | Online Student Population | Smaller548 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| Lower25% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,808) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,165) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 542 | Number of faculty | 318 |
| Higher$84,515 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,380 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.