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Alabama State Holy Cross College Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University St. Andrews University CAU Loyola Campbellsville University Jackson State University Furman Bowdoin College| Alabama A & M University | Georgetown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Georgetown College | ||
| 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,548 students)
AAMU vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 371.7% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Georgetown College than Alabama A & M University ($40,610.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Georgetown College ($14,600 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 17.8% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($9,520 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 300.4% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($40,308 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 195 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Alabama A & M University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $12,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,300)
- Georgetown College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,000)
- Georgetown College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/