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Overview |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 42% |
Admission |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $169 |
Diversity |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 90% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Columbia Southern University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 40% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.3% higher at AUM than Columbia Southern University ($18,480.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than AUM ($12,366 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 10.4% lower than costs at Columbia Southern University ($7,368 vs. $8,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Columbia Southern University (99% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 66.9% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($6,935 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or AUM .
AUM vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Columbia Southern University (33% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $5,788 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($16,404 vs. $22,192)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($169 vs. $229)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/