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CAU NCAT Jackson State University KSU Florida State UCF Albany State University GS Georgia State Columbus State Howard PVAMU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | University of West Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 11,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $15,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 4,783 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % 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 | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | University of West Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or University of West Georgia?
- University of West Georgia is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at University of West Georgia than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,426.00 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 University of West Georgia ($11,583 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 2.8% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,330 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of West Georgia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 44.2% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($12,191 vs. $8,452)
Florida A&M vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 21 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or University of West Georgia? 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 University of West Georgia and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than University of West Georgia (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,400)
- University of West Georgia students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- University of West Georgia graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/