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Overview |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #959 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 988/1176 | ||
| 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 | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $372 |
Diversity |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Dillard University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,224 students)
AUM vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Dillard University?
- Dillard University is 122.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($18,280.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at AUM than Dillard University ($18,480.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Dillard University ($13,163 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 45.6% lower than costs at Dillard University ($7,368 vs. $10,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as Dillard University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 111.3% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($14,651 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 102 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming AUM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Dillard University (79.9%)
AUM vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Dillard 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 Dillard University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Dillard University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $2,500 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,400)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $13,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $36,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($229 vs. $372)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/