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Auburn TROY CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Faulkner| Auburn University at Montgomery | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 9,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $15,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $8,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 22,713 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1030/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $294 |
Diversity |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Florida A&M | ||
| 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
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Florida A&M ?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 171.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at AUM than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($19,224.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Florida A&M ($15,458 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 58% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($7,368 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,704 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 24 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
AUM vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $6,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($22,192 vs. $28,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($229 vs. $294)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M 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/