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Overview |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $292 |
Diversity |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,933 students)
AUM vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Alcorn State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at AUM than Alcorn State University ($18,480.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Alcorn State University ($13,163 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 39.2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($7,368 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,386 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 119 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming AUM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
AUM vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Alcorn State 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 Alcorn State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is the same as at Alcorn State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,600)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $6,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $28,250)
- AUM graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($229 vs. $292)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/