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Overview |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 18,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $5,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $8,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $14,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $3,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 51% |
Admission |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $169 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 85% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (18,487 students vs. 6,614 students)
AAMU vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Columbia Southern University?
- Alabama A & M University is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.5% higher at AAMU than Columbia Southern University ($17,220.00 vs. $5,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Columbia Southern University ($14,064 vs. $14,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 27.7% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,932 vs. $11,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Columbia Southern University (86% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 190.7% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($11,612 vs. $3,995)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Columbia Southern University (32% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $18,596 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($16,404 vs. $35,000)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $192 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($169 vs. $361)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/