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Auburn TROY Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Faulkner Springhill University of Mobile University of South Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Southern College Western Illinois University UVa-Wise| Auburn University at Montgomery | Concordia College Selma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | CCA | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Selma, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | ccal.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | CCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $9,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $5,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $22,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $5,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
AUM | CCA | ||
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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 | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | CCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | CCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 3% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $36,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $381 |
Diversity |
AUM | CCA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | CCA | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
AUM | CCA | ||
| 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 389 students)
AUM vs. CCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or CCA?
- Concordia College Selma is 20.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at AUM than Concordia College Selma ($18,480.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than CCA ($13,163 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 29.3% lower than costs at Auburn University at Montgomery ($5,700 vs. $7,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Concordia College Selma (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 30.7% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($6,935 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or CCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCA or AUM .
AUM vs. CCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or CCA? 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 CCA and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Concordia College Selma (33% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $12,800 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $25,100)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $14,678 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($22,192 vs. $36,870)
- AUM graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($229 vs. $381)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/