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Overview |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $231 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 66% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 1,310 students)
The University of West Florida vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 482.7% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at AMU than The University of West Florida ($25,168.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than AMU ($8,609 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 18.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,268 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than The University of West Florida (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 85.3% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($21,341 vs. $11,515)
The University of West Florida vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 45 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at AMU (3.6)
- The University of West Florida has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than AMU (44.2%)
The University of West Florida vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West 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 University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than Ave Maria University (48% vs. 41%)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $3,678 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,428)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($193 vs. $231)
- More The University of West 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/