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Overview |
AUM | ETSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $211 |
Diversity |
AUM | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AUM | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or ETSU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 6.6% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at AUM than East Tennessee State University ($18,480.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than ETSU ($13,163 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 30.5% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($7,368 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 26% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,739 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or AUM .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 78 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than ETSU (85.3%)
AUM vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or ETSU? 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 ETSU and AUM.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,900)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,192)
- ETSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($211 vs. $229)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/