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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| University of Florida | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | AMU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $231 |
Diversity |
Florida | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Florida | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Florida | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 1,310 students)
Florida vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 462.2% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Florida than Ave Maria University ($25,694.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than AMU ($11,740 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 22.4% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,950 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than University of Florida (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 102.2% larger than aid received University of Florida ($21,341 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 179 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at AMU (3.6)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Ave Maria University (84% vs. 41%)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $6,613 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($15,815 vs. $22,428)
- Florida graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($163 vs. $231)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/