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Tarleton UNT SHSU CAU NCAT MSU Texas A&M Florida State UCF UT Arlington Howard PVAMU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $212 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or A&M Commerce?
- Texas A&M University Commerce is 52% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,790.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at A&M Commerce than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($17,030.00 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 A&M Commerce ($11,583 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 19.7% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,728 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($12,191 vs. $9,983)
Florida A&M vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 14 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $2,400 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $7,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($20,514 vs. $28,500)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($212 vs. $294)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/