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Overview |
Selma University | AU | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Selma University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.15 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Selma University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Selma University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Selma University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Selma University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Selma University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or AU?
- Anderson University is 542.9% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 542.9% higher at AU than Selma University ($30,860.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 87.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($6,000 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Selma University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($24,409 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Selma University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 1.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma University or AU? 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 AU and Selma University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Selma University (48% vs. 21%)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/