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Overview |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $383 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 657 students)
AAMU vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Allen University?
- Allen University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at AAMU than Allen University ($17,220.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than AAMU ($13,774 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 10.9% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,584 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($11,268 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or AAMU .
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Allen University (43.4%)
AAMU vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Allen University? 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 Allen University and AAMU.
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $24,300)
- Alabama A & M University students graduate with a $2,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($35,000 vs. $37,119)
- AAMU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($361 vs. $383)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/