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Overview |
AUM | Point U | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | East Point, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 2,827 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | point.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Point U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $21,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $21,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $22,622 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $12,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Point U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 3,250 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 972/1237 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Point U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Point U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $286 |
Diversity |
AUM | Point U | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
AUM | Point U | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Point U | ||
| 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 Point U based on total student enrollment (5,189 students vs. 2,827 students)
AUM vs. Point U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Point U?
- Point University is 146.8% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Point U than Auburn University at Montgomery ($21,150.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Point U ($15,458 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 23.5% lower than costs at Point University ($7,368 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Point University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,678 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. Point U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Point U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point U or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 80 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming AUM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Point U (67.5%)
AUM vs. Point U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Point U? 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 Point U and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $2,900 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,000)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $5,495 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,687)
- AUM graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($229 vs. $286)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U 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/