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Overview |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Sunset Hills, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $10,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $10,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $18,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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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 | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $232 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| 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 Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 316 students)
AAMU vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills is 22.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($10,559.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at AAMU than Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($17,220.00 vs. $10,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Vatterott Educational Centers ($14,600 vs. $18,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Sunset Hills are 52.1% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($6,258 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vatterott College Sunset Hills than Alabama A & M University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 82.8% larger than aid received Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($10,066 vs. $5,506)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Vatterott Educational Centers? 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 Vatterott Educational Centers and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Vatterott Educational Centers is higher than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,200)
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills students graduate with a $12,544 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($22,456 vs. $35,000)
- Vatterott Educational Centers graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($232 vs. $361)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/