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CofC CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU PC Coastal Carolina Bethune-Cookman GWU Tennessee State University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 3,545 students)
Florida A&M vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 863.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at CSU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($30,380.00 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 CSU ($15,491 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 0.5% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,590 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 157.5% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($22,411 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 64 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or CSU? 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 CSU and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Charleston Southern University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/