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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Colorado State Lake Forest College| Ave Maria University | Florida Polytechnic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
| Location | Ave Maria, FL | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,593 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avemaria.edu | floridapoly.edu | ||
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Costs |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,168 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,168 | $3,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,402 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,078 | $12,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,341 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,404 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 1,505 | 1,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.2% | 56% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1240 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,428 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | N/A |
Diversity |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AMU | Florida Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Polytechnic University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,593 students vs. 1,310 students)
AMU vs. Florida Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AMU or Florida Poly?
- Ave Maria University is 698.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Poly for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 698.5% higher at AMU than Florida Polytechnic University ($25,168.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Polytechnic University than AMU ($12,373 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Polytechnic University are 26.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,580 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University as Florida Polytechnic University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Florida Polytechnic University ($21,341 vs. $9,147)
AMU vs. Florida Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AMU or Florida Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Poly or AMU .
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Florida Poly (3.53)
- Florida Poly has a higher acceptance rate (56%) than AMU (44.2%)
AMU vs. Florida Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AMU or Florida Poly? 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 Poly and AMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/