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URI SHU CAU Roger Williams University NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bryant University Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $219 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 5,767 students)
Florida A&M vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 200.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at RIC than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($25,014.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Florida A&M ($11,549 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 17.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,644 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,704 vs. $6,998)
Florida A&M vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 53 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or RIC? 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 RIC and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $1,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($21,200 vs. $28,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($219 vs. $294)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/