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Overview |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $214 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 153.6% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at UTC than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($24,110.00 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 UTC ($11,583 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 22.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,500 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 31% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,191 vs. $9,309)
Florida A&M vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 121 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or UTC? 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 UTC and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $7,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($20,792 vs. $28,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($214 vs. $294)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/