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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 | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $252 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| 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
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 3,344 students)
Florida A&M vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or NSU?
- Northern State University is 141.6% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Florida A&M than Northern State University ($14,524.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than NSU ($11,583 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,150 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Northern State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 113.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($12,191 vs. $5,715)
Florida A&M vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 58 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or NSU? 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 NSU and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $6,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($24,399 vs. $28,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($252 vs. $294)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/