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Overview |
AAMU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 69% |
Admission |
AAMU | Ranken Technical 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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $142 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,671 students)
AAMU vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 82.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at AAMU than Ranken Technical College ($17,220.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Ranken Technical College ($14,600 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 16.8% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,150 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Ranken Technical College (83% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($11,268 vs. $10,066)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $15,700 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $34,300)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $21,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($13,750 vs. $35,000)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $219 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($142 vs. $361)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/