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JMU University of Lynchburg UT Lynn University Roanoke College FGCU FAU Nova VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or SU?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 3.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Shenandoah University ($34,900.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($26,143 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 4.1% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,230 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($23,467 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 60 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than SU (80.4%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or SU? 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 SU and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,704 vs. $25,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/