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Western State Colorado University CAU NCAT Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC Florida State UCF University of Northern Colorado Howard PVAMU UCCS CU Denver| Colorado Mesa University | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1010/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $294 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 8,905 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Florida A&M ?
- Colorado Mesa University is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Colorado Mesa than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($21,983.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Colorado Mesa ($11,583 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mesa University are 1.1% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,522 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Colorado Mesa University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($12,191 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 14 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Colorado Mesa University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($21,750 vs. $28,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($224 vs. $294)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/