Athens State vs Stillman College

Athens State University and Stillman College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Alabama, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Athens State, a public university, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Stillman, a private historically Black college, excels in fostering a close-knit community, reflected in its smaller student body. While Athens State offers a broader range of undergraduate programs, Stillman specializes in liberal arts and sciences, preparing students for careers in education, social work, and business. Both universities prioritize student success, with Athens State boasting a higher graduation rate and Stillman providing personalized attention through its smaller class sizes. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Athens State University	Stillman College
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	75.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100	$20
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,190
Total number of admissions given out		902
Admitted students who chose to enroll		134
Yield rate		14.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$28,052
Average net price		$14,760
Tuition		$9,548
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,984 Meal plan: $4,070
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		98.0% Average amount $9,312
Students receiving federal student loan		71.0% Average amount $6,512
Students taking out private loans		2.0% Average amount $14,324

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	728 Men 44.0% Women 56.0%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.1%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	416
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	14.7%
Dropout rate	N/A	75.0%
Transferred out	N/A	9.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,320 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,884 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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