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Auburn TROY Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Faulkner Lenoir-Rhyne University Lander University Springhill University of Mobile University of South Alabama Coker University of Alabama at Birmingham| Auburn University at Montgomery | Limestone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $281 |
Diversity |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Limestone University | ||
| 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 Limestone University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,786 students)
AUM vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Limestone University?
- Limestone University is 206.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Limestone University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($25,200.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Limestone University ($13,163 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 44.5% lower than costs at Limestone University ($7,368 vs. $10,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Limestone University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 174.2% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($19,016 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 88 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming AUM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Limestone University (89.5%)
AUM vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Limestone 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 Limestone University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $2,600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $5,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,250)
- AUM graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($229 vs. $281)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/