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Overview |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $339 |
Diversity |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 27% |
Students |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
AAMU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 11 students)
AAMU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus is 10.1% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at AAMU than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($17,220.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 34.7% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($7,070 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or AAMU .
AAMU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (32% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $21,500 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $34,300)
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus students graduate with a $2,187 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($32,813 vs. $35,000)
- University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($339 vs. $361)
- More University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/