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Tarleton Auburn UNT TROY SHSU MSU Texas A&M Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler| Auburn University at Montgomery | Texas A & M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $212 |
Diversity |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AUM | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or A&M Commerce?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 71.9% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at AUM than Texas A & M University Commerce ($18,480.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Commerce than AUM ($13,025 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 32% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Commerce ($7,368 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Commerce students is 44% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,983 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 10 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
AUM vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and AUM.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Commerce earn on average $3,300 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,678 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,514 vs. $22,192)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($212 vs. $229)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/