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WKU Auburn TROY NKU Kentucky Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Morehead State University Faulkner Louisville Cumberland College ETSU| Auburn University at Montgomery | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Eastern | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $245 |
Diversity |
AUM | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Eastern than Auburn University at Montgomery ($19,922.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than AUM ($10,806 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 40.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,368 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,583 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 38 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
AUM vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Eastern? 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 Eastern and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Auburn University at Montgomery and Eastern have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,900 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $1,503 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,192 vs. $23,695)
- AUM graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($229 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/