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Auburn TROY UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State FAU USF Main Campus Faulkner| Auburn University at Montgomery | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | JU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $233 |
Diversity |
AUM | JU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
AUM | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AUM | JU | ||
| 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,837 students)
AUM vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 428.7% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at JU than Auburn University at Montgomery ($43,520.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than JU ($13,163 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 117% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($7,368 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 361.3% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($31,988 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or AUM .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than JU (57.7%)
AUM vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or JU? 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 JU and AUM.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $16,900 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $429 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,621)
- AUM graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($229 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/