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Overview |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jonesboro, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 13,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | astate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $12,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,011 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $11,225 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,045 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Arkansas State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Arkansas State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Arkansas State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at AUM than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,480.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than AUM ($12,011 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 37.1% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($7,368 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 61.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($11,225 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Arkansas State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Arkansas State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arkansas State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 98 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
AUM vs. Arkansas State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $1,900 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,192)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/