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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 | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 3,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,257 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $8,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $7,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,021 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $180 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Gordon | ||
| 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 3,135 students)
Florida A&M vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Gordon?
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is 23% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($3,152.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Florida A&M than Gordon College ($14,524.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Florida A&M ($8,185 vs. $11,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 25.8% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,257 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Gordon College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Gordon College ($12,191 vs. $7,701)
Florida A&M vs. Gordon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 115 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Gordon? 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 Gordon and Florida A&M .
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,500)
- Gordon graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($180 vs. $294)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/