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Overview |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $193 |
Diversity |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 14% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,052 students)
AUM vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 217.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Auburn University at Montgomery ($26,100.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($13,163 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 16.7% lower than costs at Tennessee Wesleyan College ($7,368 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 223.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($22,442 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 29 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
AUM vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $4,800 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,900)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,442 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,192)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($193 vs. $229)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/