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Overview |
AUM | UNK | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1000/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $219 |
Diversity |
AUM | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or UNK?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 32.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at AUM than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($18,480.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than UNK ($13,163 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 54.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,368 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,282 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or AUM .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 59 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UNK (3.24)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UNK (86%)
AUM vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or UNK? 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 UNK and AUM.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $5,500 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,900)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $942 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,192)
- UNK graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($219 vs. $229)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/