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Overview |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 88% |
Admission |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $317 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Alabama A & M University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.9% higher at AAMU than Southern University and A & M College ($17,220.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Southern University and A & M College ($14,600 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 1.6% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,366 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Alabama A & M University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 34% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,066 vs. $7,514)
AAMU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 61 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
AAMU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (32% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $3,700 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,300)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($30,750 vs. $35,000)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($317 vs. $361)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/