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Alabama State PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University CAU LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Jackson State University Penn State Schuylkill| Alabama A & M University | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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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 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $268 |
Diversity |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 3,922 students)
AAMU vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or PennWest Clarion?
- Alabama A & M University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at AAMU than PennWest Clarion ($17,220.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 35.8% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($9,520 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than PennWest Clarion (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Clarion (934) is 84 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming PennWest Clarion students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AAMU (3.02)
AAMU vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Alabama A & M University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $4,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $34,300)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($268 vs. $361)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/