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Overview |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 8,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $13,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $6,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 3,876 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 99.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 940/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $155 |
Diversity |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Georgia State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (8,033 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Middle Georgia State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 138% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at AUM than Middle Georgia State University ($19,224.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Georgia State University than AUM ($13,326 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 20.1% lower than costs at Middle Georgia State University ($7,368 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Middle Georgia State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 19.7% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($7,496 vs. $6,262)
AUM vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 126 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming AUM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than AUM (92.6%)
AUM vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia State University and AUM.
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $2,300 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $7,192 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,192)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/