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Overview |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Gainesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | brenau.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $31,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $31,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $23,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $22,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1000/1130 | ||
| 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 | Brenau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Brenau University | ||
| 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,704 students)
AUM vs. Brenau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Brenau University?
- Brenau University is 276.6% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Brenau University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($31,000.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Brenau University ($13,163 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 69.7% lower than costs at Brenau University ($7,368 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Brenau University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 219.3% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($22,146 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Brenau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Brenau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brenau University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is the same at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Brenau University (86.5%)
AUM vs. Brenau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Brenau 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 Brenau University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $5,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Brenau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/