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Overview |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 2,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1026 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | savannahstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $14,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $9,452 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,687 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 845/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $34,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $351 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Savannah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 2,945 students)
AAMU vs. Savannah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Savannah State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 111.9% more expensive to attend than Savannah State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at AAMU than Savannah State University ($17,220.00 vs. $14,784.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than AAMU ($9,452 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 1.1% lower than costs at Savannah State University ($9,520 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 26% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,687 vs. $10,066)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Savannah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah State University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 3 points higher than at Savannah State University (847)
- Incoming AAMU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Savannah State University (18)
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
AAMU vs. Savannah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Savannah State 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 Savannah State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Savannah State University (32% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $700 more per year than Savannah State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,600)
- Savannah State University students graduate with a $994 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($34,006 vs. $35,000)
- Savannah State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($351 vs. $361)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/