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GSU- Grambling CAU NCAT Florida State Tennessee State University UCF Howard PVAMU Jackson State University TSU Bethune-Cookman Xavier University of Louisiana| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Southern University and A & M College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $317 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 7,320 students)
Florida A&M vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College is 58% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.7% higher at Florida A&M than Southern University and A & M College ($14,524.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Southern University and A & M College ($11,583 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 24.3% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,366 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 62.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($12,191 vs. $7,514)
Florida A&M vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 55 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Southern University and A & M College (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,000)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $30,750)
- Florida A&M graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($294 vs. $317)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/