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Overview |
AUM | Selma University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Selma, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 50 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | selmauniversity.org | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Selma University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
AUM | Selma University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Selma University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Selma University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | N/A |
Diversity |
AUM | Selma University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Selma University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Selma 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 Selma University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 50 students)
AUM vs. Selma University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Selma University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285% higher at AUM than Selma University ($18,480.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 22.8% lower than costs at Auburn University at Montgomery ($6,000 vs. $7,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Selma University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($6,935 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Selma University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Selma University or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 1.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Selma University (2.15)
AUM vs. Selma University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Selma 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 Selma University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Selma University (33% vs. 21%)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/