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Overview |
Curry College | AMU | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Curry College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 13% |
Students |
Curry College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,994 students vs. 1,335 students)
Curry College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or AMU?
- Curry College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Curry College than Ave Maria University ($43,670.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Curry College ($23,515 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 24.6% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,125 vs. $17,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Curry College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 57.1% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($31,376 vs. $19,967)
Curry College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 157 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming AMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than AMU (44.8%)
Curry College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College or AMU? 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 AMU and Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Ave Maria University (48% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/