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Husson University Merrimack University of Maine USC Aiken Penn State Altoona Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | University of Maine at Augusta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | UMA | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Augusta, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | uma.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | UMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $18,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $9,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $8,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
AASU | UMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
AASU | UMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | UMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $235 |
Diversity |
AASU | UMA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
AASU | UMA | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
AASU | UMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 4,446 students)
AASU vs. UMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or UMA?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 85.4% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at UMA than Armstrong State University ($18,750.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than AASU ($9,973 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 24.1% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($8,200 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than Armstrong State University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 25.3% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,723 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or UMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMA or AASU .
AASU vs. UMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or UMA? 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 UMA and AASU .
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (32% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $30,100)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,750)
- AASU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($219 vs. $235)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/