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Auburn TROY UAFS Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State University of Central Arkansas Faulkner Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Springhill University of Mobile University of South Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham| Auburn University at Montgomery | Arkansas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | ATU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #927 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $183 |
Diversity |
AUM | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AUM | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or ATU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 41.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at AUM than Arkansas Tech University ($18,480.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than AUM ($12,016 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 24.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,368 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,440 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or ATU? 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 ATU and AUM.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,442 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,192)
- ATU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($183 vs. $229)
- More ATU 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/