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Overview |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 76% |
Admission |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $240 |
Diversity |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or UW-Eau Claire?
- Alabama A & M University is 17% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at AAMU than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($17,220.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than UW-Eau Claire ($14,600 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 5.6% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,014 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 136.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,066 vs. $4,251)
AAMU vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 260 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Alabama A & M University (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $13,600 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $34,300)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $35,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($240 vs. $361)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/