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Overview |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $293 |
Diversity |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,627 students)
AUM vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 239.9% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Belhaven University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($27,980.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Belhaven University ($13,163 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 23.5% lower than costs at Belhaven University ($7,368 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Belhaven University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 146.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($17,067 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or AUM .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
AUM vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $3,000 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $6,210 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $28,402)
- AUM graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($229 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/