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CAU NCAT USC Beaufort ASU Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 3,840 students)
Florida A&M vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 229.9% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at USC Aiken than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($20,856.00 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 USC Aiken ($11,583 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 39% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,376 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 23.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($12,191 vs. $9,891)
Florida A&M vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 10 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $4,000 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/