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Overview |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $174 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 5,460 students)
AAMU vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 5% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Washburn University than Alabama A & M University ($20,328.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than AAMU ($12,473 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 5.5% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,520 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Washburn University ($10,066 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AAMU (3.02)
AAMU vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Alabama A & M University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $8,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $34,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $35,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($174 vs. $361)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/