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Overview |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #831 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Humboldt State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Humboldt State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at AUM than Humboldt State University ($18,480.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Humboldt State University ($13,163 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 70.2% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($7,368 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Humboldt State University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,262 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is the same at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,900)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $2,692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,192)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/