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Kentucky University of Toledo CAU NCAT Eastern Murray State University Florida State WKU UCF Xavier UC Morehead State University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 916/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $257 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 9,265 students)
Florida A&M vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 233.5% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at NKU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($21,096.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Florida A&M ($8,151 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 0.1% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,644 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 32% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,492 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 102 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or NKU? 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 NKU and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($24,950 vs. $28,500)
- NKU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($257 vs. $294)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/