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SHSU Auburn Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler TROY UH UNT Texas Tech MSU Alabama Southern Community College| Auburn University at Montgomery | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | SFASU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
AUM | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
AUM | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
AUM | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or SFASU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at SFASU than Auburn University at Montgomery ($18,858.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than SFASU ($13,163 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 30.9% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($7,368 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Stephen F Austin State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,363 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 11 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than SFASU (89.5%)
AUM vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or SFASU? 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 SFASU and AUM.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/