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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU Rollins University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami| Florida Atlantic University | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1110/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $279 |
Diversity |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FAU | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 3,928 students)
FAU vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 1,960.3% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.5% higher at Stetson University than Florida Atlantic University ($51,960.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Stetson University ($9,711 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 22% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,536 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Florida Atlantic University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 307.9% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($42,150 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or FAU .
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than FAU (81.3%)
FAU vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and FAU.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Florida Atlantic University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $800 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,400)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $10,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($16,861 vs. $27,000)
- FAU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/