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Overview |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 38% |
Admission |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $134 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Madison College?
- Alabama A & M University is 100% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.6% higher at AAMU than Madison Area Technical College ($17,220.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than AAMU ($11,588 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 57.6% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($9,520 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Madison Area Technical College (83% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 90.3% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($10,066 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Madison 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 Madison College and AAMU.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $3,400 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $34,300)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $22,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $35,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($134 vs. $361)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/