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Alabama State Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University CAU Jackson State University South Carolina State University Alabama TROY Central State University NCAT Fort Valley State University| Alabama A & M University | Athens State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Athens, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 2,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | athens.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $18,534 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $191 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Athens State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Athens State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 2,894 students)
AAMU vs. Athens State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Athens State University?
- Alabama A & M University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at AAMU than Athens State University ($17,220.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Athens State University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Athens State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Athens State University or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Athens State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Athens State 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 Athens State University and AAMU.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,300)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $16,466 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($18,534 vs. $35,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($191 vs. $361)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/