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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $317 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Southern University and A & M College?
- Huntingdon College is 439.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 439.3% higher at Huntingdon College than Southern University and A & M College ($26,850.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Huntingdon College ($16,959 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 15% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($9,366 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 113.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($16,020 vs. $7,514)
Huntingdon College vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 81 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Huntingdon College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Huntingdon College vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Southern University and A & M College (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,000)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $4,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,477 vs. $30,750)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($273 vs. $317)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/