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Overview |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $237 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 7,718 students)
Florida A&M vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or RU?
- Radford University is 158.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at RU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($20,246.00 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 RU ($11,583 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 10.2% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,567 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,191 vs. $9,733)
Florida A&M vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Florida A&M .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or RU? 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 RU and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,500)
- RU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($237 vs. $294)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/