- Both Alabama A & M University (AAMU) and Southern University and A & M College are public.
- AAMU is located in Normal, AL and Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
- AAMU has more expensive tuition of $18,634 than Southern University and A & M College ($17,198).
- Southern University and A & M College has tighter acceptance rate of 45.47% than AAMU (90.27%).
- AAMU has higher SAT scores of 920 than Southern University and A & M College (890).
- Southern University and A & M College is larger with 8,226 students than AAMU (6,007 students).
Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | Southern University and A & M College View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Alabama | Rankings | #11 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Normal, AL | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
AAMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,848 Louisiana residents $17,198 out-of-state |
| $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,658 Louisiana residents $17,104 out-of-state |
| $10,797 | Financial Aid | $7,949 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 90.27% | Acceptance Rate | 45.47% |
| 16.65% | Yield | 51.26% |
| 920 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 890 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,007 | Total Students | 8,226 |
| 5,206 | Undergraduate | 6,470 |
| 801 | Graduate | 1,756 |
| 429 | Online Enrollment | 1,067 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 30% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $35,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 253 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 308 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| 762 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 982 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,920 for Faculties $52,442 Part-time |