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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU FIU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $261 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 1,514 students)
Florida A&M vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 574.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Columbia College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($21,250.00 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 Columbia College ($11,583 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 38.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,400 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 32% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($16,089 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 5 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $3,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,264 vs. $28,500)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($261 vs. $294)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/