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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 | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $276 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 956 students)
Florida A&M vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 992.5% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at Erskine College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($34,435.00 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 Erskine College ($11,583 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 6.9% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,644 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($16,834 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 27 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($26,750 vs. $28,500)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($276 vs. $294)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/