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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 | Northwood University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | West Palm Beach, Florida | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $21,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $21,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $16,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $17,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 339 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| 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 Northwood University-Florida based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 0 students)
Florida A&M vs. Northwood University-Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Northwood University-Florida?
- Northwood University Florida is 596.4% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($21,950.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Northwood University-Florida than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($21,950.00 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 Northwood University-Florida ($11,583 vs. $16,764)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Florida are 12.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,344 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Northwood University Florida (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Florida students is 39.5% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($17,001 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Northwood University-Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Northwood University-Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Florida or Florida A&M .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northwood University-Florida (3.13)
- Northwood University-Florida has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Northwood University-Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Northwood University-Florida? 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 Northwood University-Florida and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Northwood University Florida (40% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/