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Overview |
AUM | UWT | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
AUM | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $155 |
Diversity |
AUM | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AUM | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,794 students)
AUM vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 35.9% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at UWT than Auburn University at Montgomery ($39,687.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than AUM ($10,680 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 93% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($7,368 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 86.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,961 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 24 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming AUM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UWT (88.3%)
AUM vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or UWT? 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 UWT and AUM.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $27,900 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,900)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,192 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,192)
- UWT graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/