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Auburn TROY Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Faulkner Springhill University of Mobile University of South Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Southern College Western Illinois University UVa-Wise| Auburn University at Montgomery | Heritage Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Florence, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | hcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $10,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $10,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $6,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $5,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $12,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 75%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | N/A |
Diversity |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Heritage Christian University | ||
| 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 143 students)
AUM vs. Heritage Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Heritage Christian University?
- Heritage Christian University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($10,152.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at AUM than Heritage Christian University ($18,480.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than AUM ($5,020 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 12.7% lower than costs at Auburn University at Montgomery ($6,540 vs. $7,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage Christian University students is 84.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,790 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Heritage Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Heritage Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage Christian University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 142 points higher than at Heritage Christian University (848)
- Incoming AUM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Heritage Christian University (16)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Heritage Christian University (3.1)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Heritage Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Heritage Christian 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 Heritage Christian University and AUM.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/