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Overview |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Talladega, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | talladega.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $12,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $12,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
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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 | 2.4 | ||
| 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 | Talladega College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $26,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $28,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $298 |
Diversity |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 62% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Talladega College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 903 students)
AUM vs. Talladega College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Talladega College?
- Talladega College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($12,130.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at AUM than Talladega College ($18,480.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than AUM ($12,360 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 21.3% lower than costs at Talladega College ($7,368 vs. $8,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Talladega College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Talladega College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,082 vs. $6,935)
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Talladega College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Talladega College or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
AUM vs. Talladega College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Talladega College? 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 Talladega College and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Talladega College (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $11,400 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $26,500)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($22,192 vs. $28,822)
- AUM graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($229 vs. $298)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/