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Overview |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $215 |
Diversity |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AUM | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (5,189 students vs. 1,911 students)
AUM vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or UVa-Wise?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 41.9% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at UVa-Wise than Auburn University at Montgomery ($26,182.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than AUM ($10,409 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 70.1% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($7,368 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 82.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($13,702 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 48 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming AUM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at AUM (3.4)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than AUM (92.6%)
AUM vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and AUM.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $4,200 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $1,365 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,827 vs. $22,192)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($215 vs. $229)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/