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Overview |
AUM | MC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
AUM | MC | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AUM | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AUM | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (5,189 students vs. 4,087 students)
AUM vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or MC?
- Mississippi College is 136.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at MC than Auburn University at Montgomery ($20,246.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than MC ($15,458 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 72.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($7,368 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as Mississippi College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 141.7% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($18,118 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 116 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than MC (48.9%)
AUM vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or MC? 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 MC and AUM.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $6,200 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/