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Overview |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 29.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $332 |
Diversity |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 78% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,570 students)
AUM vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 138% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Tuskegee University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($19,594.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Tuskegee University ($13,163 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 33.6% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($7,368 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 9.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($6,935 vs. $6,328)
AUM vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 35 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
AUM vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,000 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $9,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $32,122)
- AUM graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($229 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University 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/