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Overview |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 73.4% | ||
| 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 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
AUM | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Columbia International 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,481 students)
AUM vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 211.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Columbia International University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($25,620.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Columbia International University ($13,163 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 35% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($7,368 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Columbia International University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 171.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($18,834 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 55 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International 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 Columbia International University (48.2%)
AUM vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $4,500 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,192)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/