Florida State vs. AMU

Comparable Facts

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

Florida State University is larger than AMU based on total student enrollment (43,889 students vs. 1,423 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL (Midsize City setting); Ave Maria University is in Ave Maria, FL (Distant Rural setting).
• Florida State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Ave Maria University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Florida State University 17:1; Ave Maria University 17:1.

Florida State vs. AMU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida State 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 State University than AMU ($15,815 vs. $25,294).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 6.6% lower than at Ave Maria University ($13,474 vs. $14,432).
• Ave Maria University is 433.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida State (about $24,542 more per year; $30,198.00 vs. $5,656.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 60.7% higher at AMU than at Florida State University (about $11,412 more per year; $30,198.00 vs. $18,786.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ave Maria University than at Florida State University (100% vs. 91%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 125.6% larger than aid received by Florida State University students ($20,936 vs. $9,279).

Florida State vs. AMU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida State 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 State.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Florida State University (1340) is 210 points higher than at AMU (1130).
• Incoming Florida State students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 24 at AMU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida State University 1270/1410; Ave Maria University 1018/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida State University 29/32; Ave Maria University 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida State - Required; AMU - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Florida State Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Florida State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AMU (3.6).
• AMU has a higher acceptance rate (41.4%) than Florida State (24.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 30.9% at Florida State vs. 32.8% at AMU.

Florida State vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida State 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.

• Florida State University's six-year graduation rate (74%) is higher than Ave Maria University's (41%).
• Graduates from Florida State University have median earnings of about $51,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for AMU.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Florida State University graduates have a $1,678 lower median loan debt than AMU graduates ($20,750 vs. $22,428).
• Among borrowers, Florida State graduates have an estimated $17 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than AMU graduates ($214 vs. $231).
• More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (63% 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.