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Overview |
AAMU | CCA | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Selma, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | ccal.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | CCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $5,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $22,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 84% |
Admission |
AAMU | CCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | CCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | CCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 3% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $36,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $381 |
Diversity |
AAMU | CCA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | CCA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
AAMU | CCA | ||
| 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 389 students)
AAMU vs. CCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or CCA?
- Concordia College Selma is 15.2% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at AAMU than Concordia College Selma ($17,220.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than CCA ($14,600 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 67% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($5,700 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College Selma than Alabama A & M University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 89.7% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($10,066 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or CCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCA or AAMU .
AAMU vs. CCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or CCA? 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 CCA and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Concordia College Selma (32% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $9,200 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $25,100)
- Alabama A & M University students graduate with a $1,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($35,000 vs. $36,870)
- AAMU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($361 vs. $381)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/