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Overview |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 62% |
Admission |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $108 |
Diversity |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or FSCJ?
- Alabama A & M University is 234% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at AAMU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($17,220.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than AAMU ($2,341 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 12.1% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,496 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (83% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($10,066 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or AAMU .
AAMU vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and AAMU.
- Graduates from Florida State College at Jacksonville earn on average $200 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $34,300)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $24,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $35,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $253 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($108 vs. $361)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/