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Overview |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Florence, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | hcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $10,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $10,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $6,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $5,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 75%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | N/A |
Diversity |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 143 students)
AAMU vs. Heritage Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Heritage Christian University?
- Heritage Christian University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($10,152.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at AAMU than Heritage Christian University ($17,220.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than AAMU ($5,020 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 45.6% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($6,540 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage Christian University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,790 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Heritage Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Heritage Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage Christian University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 2 points higher than at Heritage Christian University (848)
- Incoming AAMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Heritage Christian University (16)
- Accepted freshman Heritage Christian University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Heritage Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Heritage Christian 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 Heritage Christian University and AAMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/