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UT Nova Eckerd College CAU NCAT UCF USF Main Campus FAU Florida State FGCU Howard PVAMU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Florida Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 3,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #294 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $41,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $41,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $30,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $26,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 10,874 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 6,423 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 1170/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $248 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida A&M vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Florida Southern?
- Florida Southern College is 1,216.6% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($41,500.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.7% higher at Florida Southern than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($41,500.00 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 Florida Southern ($15,491 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 18.5% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,644 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 206.8% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($26,704 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 206 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Florida A&M (3.65)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Florida Southern? 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 Florida Southern and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,500)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($248 vs. $294)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/