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Overview |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 83% |
Admission |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $221 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Johnson 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 Johnson University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 939 students)
AAMU vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 101.9% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Johnson University than Alabama A & M University ($17,384.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Johnson University ($14,600 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 9.9% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,664 vs. $9,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University as Johnson University (83% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Johnson University ($10,066 vs. $9,423)
AAMU vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 185 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
AAMU vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Johnson 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 Johnson University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Alabama A & M University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $13,620 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $35,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($221 vs. $361)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/