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WSSU Auburn UNCG TROY Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte| Auburn University at Montgomery | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | NCAT | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
AUM | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $299 |
Diversity |
AUM | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
AUM | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or NCAT?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 132.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at AUM than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,480.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than AUM ($9,189 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 24.6% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,368 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,082 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 80 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming AUM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
AUM vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or NCAT? 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 NCAT and AUM.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $200 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $6,808 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,192 vs. $29,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($229 vs. $299)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/