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Overview |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Montgomery, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | aum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $18,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,935 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,290 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $229 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | AUM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. AUM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or AUM?
- Alabama State University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at AUM than Alabama State University ($18,480.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Alabama State ($13,163 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 21.8% lower than costs at Auburn University at Montgomery ($6,050 vs. $7,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,029 vs. $6,935)
Alabama State vs. AUM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or AUM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUM or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 146 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming AUM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than AUM (92.2%)
Alabama State vs. AUM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or AUM? 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 AUM and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $8,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $29,500)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $9,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,192 vs. $32,091)
- AUM graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($229 vs. $331)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/