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UT Arlington FGCU UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UCF Florida State Texas A&M Nova UT Austin Texas State FIU| Florida Atlantic University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | UNT | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
FAU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 |
FAU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $206 |
Diversity |
FAU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FAU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FAU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than FAU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 29,592 students)
FAU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 228.9% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at UNT than Florida Atlantic University ($18,087.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than UNT ($9,711 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 20.4% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($10,412 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Florida Atlantic University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,334 vs. $9,159)
FAU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or FAU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 46 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNT (3.46)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than UNT (79.1%)
FAU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or UNT? 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 UNT and FAU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Florida Atlantic University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $800 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $3,139 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($16,861 vs. $20,000)
- FAU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($174 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/