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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Reinhardt University Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman Truett-McConnell College| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $293 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 1,515 students)
Florida A&M vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 610% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Shorter than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($22,380.00 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 Shorter ($11,583 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 23.9% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,400 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($20,057 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 3 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Shorter? 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 Shorter and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,600)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($28,418 vs. $28,500)
- Shorter graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($293 vs. $294)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/