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Overview |
AUM | IU East | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $211 |
Diversity |
AUM | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AUM | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,039 students)
AUM vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or IU East?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 13.2% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at IU East than Auburn University at Montgomery ($20,634.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than AUM ($8,837 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 27.7% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($7,368 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 13.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,874 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 29 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
AUM vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or IU East? 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 IU East and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Indiana University East (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $5,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,192)
- IU East graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($211 vs. $229)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/