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Overview |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 12,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $4,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $15,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $6,338 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 1,995 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $214 |
Diversity |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (12,843 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Fort Hays State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $4,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at AUM than Fort Hays State University ($19,224.00 vs. $15,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than AUM ($13,774 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 19.1% lower than costs at Fort Hays State University ($7,368 vs. $8,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Fort Hays State University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 18.3% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($7,496 vs. $6,338)
AUM vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or AUM .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Fort Hays State University (91.8%)
AUM vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,900)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $1,474 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,192)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($214 vs. $229)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/