| AAMU vs. Southern University and A & M |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#96 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,024 Alabama Residents $18,634 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,848 Louisiana Residents $17,198 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,542 Alabama Residents $21,574 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,658 Louisiana Residents $17,104 Out-of-State |
| More$10,797 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,949 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher920 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Lower890 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier68.40% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter53.90% |
| Lower28.30% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.35% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,007 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,226 |
| Smaller5,206 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,470 |
| Smaller801 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,756 |
| Smaller429 | Online Student Population | Larger1,067 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower26% | Graduate Rate | Higher30% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 363 | Number of faculties | 441 |
| Higher$77,824 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$52,317 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.