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NCAT Morehouse Tuskegee University Florida State Spelman UCF Tennessee State University Savannah State University Howard KSU PVAMU Fisk University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Clark Atlanta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 4,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #976 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $23,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $23,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $12,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $29,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $11,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 78% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 27,672 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 17,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $320 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 4,135 students)
Florida A&M vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 645.1% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at CAU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($23,484.00 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 CAU ($15,491 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 3.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($11,644 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Clark Atlanta University (79% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,188 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 116 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at CAU (3.28)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or CAU? 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 CAU and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,400)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,000)
- Florida A&M graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($294 vs. $320)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/