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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC Lynn University Florida| Flagler College St Augustine | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | AMU | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Flagler | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Flagler | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $231 |
Diversity |
Flagler | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Flagler | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Flagler College St Augustine is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,623 students vs. 1,310 students)
Flagler vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at AMU than Flagler College St Augustine ($25,168.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Flagler ($21,078 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 1.4% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($13,402 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Flagler College St Augustine (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 80% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($21,341 vs. $11,857)
Flagler vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 27 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming Flagler students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than AMU (44.2%)
Flagler vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or AMU? 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 AMU and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Ave Maria University (60% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $1,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($22,428 vs. $23,750)
- AMU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($231 vs. $245)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/