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Auburn TROY USC Beaufort ASU Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Faulkner Springhill University of Mobile University of South Alabama Lander University LSUS| Auburn University at Montgomery | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,840 students)
AUM vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 26.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at USC Aiken than Auburn University at Montgomery ($20,856.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than AUM ($11,872 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 13.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($7,368 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 42.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,891 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 14 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
AUM vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and AUM.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $1,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $3,808 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,192 vs. $26,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/