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St. Thomas University CAU NCAT Florida State UCF MDC Howard PVAMU Florida College FIU Bethune-Cookman Nova| Barry University | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $294 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Barry University based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Florida A&M ?
- Barry University is 915.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at Barry University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($32,000.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Barry University ($11,583 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 1.5% lower than costs at Barry University ($11,644 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 100.7% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($24,466 vs. $12,191)
Barry University vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 40 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Barry University (3.6)
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Barry University vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Barry University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,600)
- Barry University students graduate with a $115 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($28,385 vs. $28,500)
- Barry University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($293 vs. $294)
- More Barry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/