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Overview |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Montgomery, AL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 5,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | aum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $18,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $7,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,935 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $22,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $229 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | AUM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Athens State University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,894 students)
Athens State University vs. AUM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or AUM?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at AUM than Athens State University ($18,480.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Athens State University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($6,935 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or AUM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUM or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. AUM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University 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 Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $3,658 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($18,534 vs. $22,192)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($191 vs. $229)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/