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Overview |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $183 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 253 students)
AAMU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 114.7% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Hiwassee College than Alabama A & M University ($18,484.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 19.2% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($7,987 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Hiwassee College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 97 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Hiwassee College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at AAMU (18)
AAMU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and AAMU.
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $17,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $35,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($183 vs. $361)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/