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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU FIU| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 16 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $294 |
Diversity |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Florida A&M ?
- Carlos Albizu University Miami is 309.4% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($12,903.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Florida A&M than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($14,524.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than CAU ($11,583 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 91.7% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($11,644 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Carlos Albizu University Miami (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($12,191 vs. $8,242)
CAU vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at CAU (2.8)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
CAU vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (40% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $9,600 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($18,550 vs. $28,500)
- CAU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($191 vs. $294)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/