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Overview |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Lithonia, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | lru.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $16,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $3,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $7,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 60% |
Admission |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 35 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 12 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 34.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 75%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $258 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Luther Rice 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
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (6,614 students vs. 556 students)
AAMU vs. Luther Rice University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Luther Rice University?
- Luther Rice University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,138.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at AAMU than Luther Rice University ($17,220.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than AAMU ($3,935 vs. $14,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 46.8% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,402 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Luther Rice University (86% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($11,612 vs. $7,609)
AAMU vs. Luther Rice University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Luther Rice University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther Rice University or AAMU .
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
AAMU vs. Luther Rice University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Luther Rice University (32% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $7,300 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,300)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($258 vs. $361)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/