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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU FIU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | East Point, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 2,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #970 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | point.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $21,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $21,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $14,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,355 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 24.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 13/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $286 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Point U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 2,015 students)
Florida A&M vs. Point U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Point U?
- Point University is 571% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Point U than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($21,150.00 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 Point U ($11,583 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 29.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,000 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($14,960 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Point U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Point U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point U or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 56 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Florida A&M has a higher acceptance rate (32.9%) than Point U (24.2%)
Florida A&M vs. Point U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Point U? 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 Point U and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Point University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($27,687 vs. $28,500)
- Point U graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($286 vs. $294)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/