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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $163 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Florida?
- University of Florida is 42% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,477.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Florida than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($25,694.00 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 Florida ($11,583 vs. $11,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 6.3% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,950 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of Florida (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of Florida ($12,191 vs. $10,555)
Florida A&M vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 311 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Florida A&M (3.65)
- Florida A&M has a higher acceptance rate (32.9%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida A&M vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Florida? 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 Florida and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $19,000 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $43,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $12,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($15,815 vs. $28,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($163 vs. $294)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/