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Overview |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 5,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $17,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $13,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 880/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $208 |
Diversity |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
AUM | William Carey University | ||
| 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
- William Carey University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (5,448 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at AUM than William Carey University ($19,224.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than William Carey University ($15,458 vs. $17,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 3.1% lower than costs at William Carey University ($7,368 vs. $7,599)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than William Carey University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($13,564 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 81 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than William Carey University (58%)
AUM vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from William Carey University earn on average $3,000 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,192 vs. $22,192)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($208 vs. $229)
- More William Carey University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/