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Overview |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jacksonville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #946 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | jsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $11,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 12,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 9,863 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $240 |
Diversity |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AUM | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Jacksonville 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
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Jacksonville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Jacksonville State University?
- Jacksonville State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Jacksonville State University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($19,950.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than AUM ($11,953 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 17.3% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($7,368 vs. $8,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 46% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,123 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Jacksonville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Jacksonville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jacksonville State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 72 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
AUM vs. Jacksonville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Jacksonville State University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $900 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,000)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $1,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $23,250)
- AUM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($229 vs. $240)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/