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Overview |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | udc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $12,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $15,137 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $7,662 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $227 |
Diversity |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | University of the District of Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than University of the District of Columbia based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 3,577 students)
AAMU vs. University of the District of Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or University of the District of Columbia?
- Alabama A & M University is 62.7% more expensive to attend than University of the District of Columbia for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at AAMU than University of the District of Columbia ($17,220.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than University of the District of Columbia ($14,600 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 59% lower than costs at University of the District of Columbia ($9,520 vs. $15,137)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the District of Columbia than Alabama A & M University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of the District of Columbia ($10,066 vs. $7,662)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or University of the District of Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of the District of Columbia or AAMU .
AAMU vs. University of the District of Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or University of the District of Columbia? 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 the District of Columbia and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than University of the District of Columbia (32% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of the District of Columbia earn on average $2,800 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,300)
- University of the District of Columbia students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of the District of Columbia graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($227 vs. $361)
- More University of the District of Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/