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VSU CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman ABAC Tennessee State University Florida Spelman| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 3,408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #970 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,574 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $11,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $8,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 2,045 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 33.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $227 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 3,408 students)
Florida A&M vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Georgia Southwestern?
- Georgia Southwestern State University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($14,786.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Florida A&M ($11,779 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 21.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,574 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,704 vs. $8,120)
Florida A&M vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 1 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,500)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($227 vs. $294)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/