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Overview |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $221 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 195.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Florida A&M than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,524.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than SIUE ($11,583 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 13.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,272 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,191 vs. $10,649)
Florida A&M vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 104 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $3,400 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $7,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($21,430 vs. $28,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($221 vs. $294)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/