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Overview |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $194 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| 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 Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 3,159 students)
AAMU vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 201.3% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Alabama A & M University ($25,944.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than AAMU ($13,056 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 1.7% lower than costs at Lindsey Wilson College ($9,520 vs. $9,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 156% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($25,764 vs. $10,066)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AAMU (3.02)
AAMU vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Lindsey Wilson College? 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 Lindsey Wilson College and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (32% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $16,176 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $35,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($194 vs. $361)
- More Lindsey Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/