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Alabama State Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University CAU Jackson State University South Carolina State University Alabama TROY Central State University NCAT Fort Valley State University| Alabama A & M University | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $293 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 35 students)
AAMU vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 8.7% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at AAMU than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($17,220.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Shorter-CAPP ($14,600 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 10% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,655 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 97% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($10,066 vs. $5,109)
AAMU vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or AAMU .
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
AAMU vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (32% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $15,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,300)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $6,582 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($28,418 vs. $35,000)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($293 vs. $361)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/