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