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Overview |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Montgomery, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 5,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #919 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | aum.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $8,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $19,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $7,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $7,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 2,213 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $229 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | AUM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (8,743 students vs. 5,189 students)
UA Huntsville vs. AUM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or AUM?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 18.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at UA Huntsville than Auburn University at Montgomery ($23,012.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than UA Huntsville ($15,458 vs. $19,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 51% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($7,368 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of Alabama at Huntsville (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 16.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,737 vs. $7,496)
UA Huntsville vs. AUM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or AUM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUM or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 231 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UA Huntsville (74.3%)
UA Huntsville vs. AUM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or AUM? 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 AUM and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UA Huntsville is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $12,600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $1,308 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($22,192 vs. $23,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/