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Overview |
AUM | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $274 |
Diversity |
AUM | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 77% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,189 students vs. 3,154 students)
AUM vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 184.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Southern Adventist University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($24,350.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Southern Adventist University ($15,458 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 14.8% lower than costs at Southern Adventist University ($7,368 vs. $8,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 66.7% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,495 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or AUM .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
AUM vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $6,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $26,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($229 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/