Florida College vs. AMU

Comparable Facts

Compare Florida College in Temple Terrace, FL with Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ave Maria University is larger than Florida College based on total student enrollment (1,423 students vs. 728 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Florida College is located in Temple Terrace, FL (Large Suburban setting); Ave Maria University is in Ave Maria, FL (Distant Rural setting).
• Florida College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ave Maria University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Florida College 14:1; Ave Maria University 17:1.

Florida College vs. AMU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida College or AMU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida College than AMU ($24,335 vs. $25,294).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 24.8% lower than at Ave Maria University ($10,855 vs. $14,432).
• Ave Maria University is 48.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida College (about $9,838 more per year; $30,198.00 vs. $20,360.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 48.3% higher at AMU than at Florida College (about $9,838 more per year; $30,198.00 vs. $20,360.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ave Maria University than at Florida College (100% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 98.9% larger than aid received by Florida College students ($20,936 vs. $10,528).

Florida College vs. AMU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or AMU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between AMU and Florida College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Ave Maria University (1130) is 50 points higher than at Florida College (1080).
• Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at Florida College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida College 930/1220; Ave Maria University 1018/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida College 19/25; Ave Maria University 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida College - Required; AMU - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman AMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Florida College (3.28).
• Florida College has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than AMU (41.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.8% at Florida College vs. 32.8% at AMU.

Florida College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida College and AMU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Ave Maria University's six-year graduation rate (41%) is higher than Florida College's (16%).
• Graduates from Florida College have median earnings of about $39,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for AMU.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Florida College graduates have a $8,979 lower median loan debt than AMU graduates ($13,449 vs. $22,428).
• Among borrowers, Florida College graduates have an estimated $92 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than AMU graduates ($139 vs. $231).
• More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.