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Overview |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $245 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 3,297 students)
AAMU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at AAMU than Shawnee State University ($17,220.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than AAMU ($13,313 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 21.7% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,520 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than Alabama A & M University (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($10,066 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AAMU (3.02)
AAMU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Shawnee State University (32% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $34,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $11,288 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $35,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($245 vs. $361)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/