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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU Auburn North Georgia Georgia College Mercer TROY Georgia Tech FAU CofC| Auburn University at Montgomery | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | GS | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
AUM | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
AUM | GS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AUM | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or GS?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 88.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at AUM than Georgia Southern University ($18,480.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than GS ($13,163 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 40% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($7,368 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 27% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,806 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 99 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at GS (3.36)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than GS (88.9%)
AUM vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or GS? 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 GS and AUM.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,900 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $808 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,192 vs. $23,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/