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Overview |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $203 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 6,562 students)
Florida A&M vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 63% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at TAMUK than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($18,493.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Florida A&M ($10,474 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 7.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,823 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 34.4% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,699 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 29 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $2,700 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $8,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($19,636 vs. $28,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($203 vs. $294)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/