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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 | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | GSU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 830/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $178 |
Diversity |
AAMU | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AAMU | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 4,427 students)
AAMU vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or GSU?
- Alabama A & M University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at AAMU than Governors State University ($17,220.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than AAMU ($9,833 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 15.5% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,520 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($11,987 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 61 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than GSU (57.5%)
AAMU vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or GSU? 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 GSU and AAMU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $34,300)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $35,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($178 vs. $361)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/