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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Colorado State Lake Forest College| Ave Maria University | Visible Music College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
| Location | Ave Maria, FL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avemaria.edu | visible.edu | ||
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Costs |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,168 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,168 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,402 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,078 | $23,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,341 | $7,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,404 | 294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,505 | 60 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 75% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1240 | 605/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,428 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | N/A |
Diversity |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 86% | ||
Campus |
AMU | Visible Music College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Visible Music College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 230 students)
AMU vs. Visible Music College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AMU or Visible Music College?
- Ave Maria University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Visible Music College for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at AMU than Visible Music College ($25,168.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Visible Music College ($21,078 vs. $23,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Visible Music College are 123.4% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($6,000 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Visible Music College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 174.6% larger than aid received Visible Music College ($21,341 vs. $7,773)
AMU vs. Visible Music College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AMU or Visible Music College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Visible Music College or AMU .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 128 points higher than at Visible Music College (970)
- Incoming AMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Visible Music College (20)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than Visible Music College (20.4%)
AMU vs. Visible Music College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AMU or Visible Music 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 Visible Music College and AMU.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than Visible Music College (41% vs. 20%)
- More Visible Music College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/