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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 410 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,550 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,550 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,082 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,430 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,289 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $231 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 66% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 410 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 117.9% more expensive to attend than The Baptist College of Florida for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at AMU than The Baptist College of Florida ($25,168.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than AMU ($10,430 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 163.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($5,082 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 129.7% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($21,341 vs. $9,289)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 152 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming AMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida or AMU? 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 AMU and The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (41% vs. 31%)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $2,324 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($20,104 vs. $22,428)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($207 vs. $231)
- More The Baptist College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/