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Overview |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 9,613 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | csub.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $7,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $10,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 88% |
Admission |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 13,834 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 11,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $13,168 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $136 |
Diversity |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. CSU Bakersfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or CSU Bakersfield?
- Alabama A & M University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Alabama A & M University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than AAMU ($7,521 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 49.5% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($9,520 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than Alabama A & M University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 6.8% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($10,750 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. CSU Bakersfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or CSU Bakersfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Bakersfield or AAMU .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. CSU Bakersfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or CSU Bakersfield? 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 CSU Bakersfield and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than Alabama A & M University (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $14,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $21,832 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($13,168 vs. $35,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($136 vs. $361)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/