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Overview |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $10,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $10,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $5,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 67% |
Admission |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $21,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $29,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $300 |
Diversity |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than National College-Lexington based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 296 students)
AAMU vs. National College-Lexington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or National College-Lexington?
- National College Lexington is 19.8% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($10,314.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at AAMU than National College Lexington ($17,220.00 vs. $10,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than National College-Lexington ($14,600 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Lexington are 62.6% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($5,856 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than National College Lexington (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 74.2% larger than aid received National College Lexington ($10,066 vs. $5,780)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or National College-Lexington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Lexington or AAMU .
AAMU vs. National College-Lexington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or National College-Lexington? 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 National College-Lexington and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at National College-Lexington is higher than Alabama A & M University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $12,400 more per year than National College-Lexington graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $21,900)
- National College Lexington students graduate with a $5,899 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($29,101 vs. $35,000)
- National College-Lexington graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($300 vs. $361)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Lexington students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/