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Overview |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Hilo, HI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 2,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $20,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $13,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $6,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,595 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 2,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,903 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $205 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 31% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | UH at Hilo | ||
| 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 UH at Hilo based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 2,977 students)
Florida A&M vs. UH at Hilo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or UH at Hilo?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is 133% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at UH at Hilo than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($20,304.00 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 UH at Hilo ($11,583 vs. $13,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 41.2% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,248 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of Hawaii at Hilo (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 95.8% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($12,191 vs. $6,227)
Florida A&M vs. UH at Hilo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or UH at Hilo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Hilo or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 40 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UH at Hilo (3.36)
- UH at Hilo has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. UH at Hilo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or UH at Hilo? 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 UH at Hilo and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,500 more per year than UH at Hilo graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of Hawaii at Hilo students graduate with a $8,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($19,903 vs. $28,500)
- UH at Hilo graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($205 vs. $294)
- More UH at Hilo 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/