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Overview |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe 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 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Harris-Stowe 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,084 students)
AAMU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at AAMU than Harris Stowe State University ($17,220.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than AAMU ($10,239 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 1.8% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($9,520 vs. $9,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($10,507 vs. $10,066)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman Harris-Stowe State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at AAMU (3.02)
AAMU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Harris-Stowe 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 Harris-Stowe State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (32% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,100)
- Harris Stowe State University students graduate with a $7,975 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($27,025 vs. $35,000)
- Harris-Stowe State University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More Harris-Stowe State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/