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Overview |
AAMU | Selma University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Selma, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 50 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | selmauniversity.org | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Selma University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
AAMU | Selma 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 | 2.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| 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 | Selma University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Selma University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | N/A |
Diversity |
AAMU | Selma University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Selma University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Selma University | ||
| 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 Selma University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 50 students)
AAMU vs. Selma University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Selma University?
- Alabama A & M University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.8% higher at AAMU than Selma University ($17,220.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 58.7% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($6,000 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Selma University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Selma University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Selma University or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Selma University (2.15)
AAMU vs. Selma University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Selma 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 Selma University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Selma University (32% vs. 21%)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/