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Overview |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 770/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $403 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 5,434 students)
AAMU vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Central State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at AAMU than Central State University ($17,220.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than AAMU ($10,194 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 14.5% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,520 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Alabama A & M University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 45% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,066 vs. $6,943)
AAMU vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 73 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming AAMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Central 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 Central State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Central State University (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $27,200)
- Alabama A & M University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($35,000 vs. $39,000)
- AAMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($361 vs. $403)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/