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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | Remington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Remington College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Heathrow, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | remingtoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Remington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $14,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $14,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $8,145 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $16,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $6,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
FAU | Remington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FAU | Remington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Remington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $13,280 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $137 |
Diversity |
FAU | Remington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FAU | Remington College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 84% | ||
Campus |
FAU | Remington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Remington College based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 344 students)
FAU vs. Remington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Remington College?
- Remington College is 474.9% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($14,498.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Remington College than Florida Atlantic University ($14,498.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Remington College ($9,711 vs. $16,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Remington College are 53.9% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($8,145 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Remington College than Florida Atlantic University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Remington College ($10,334 vs. $6,497)
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Remington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Remington College or FAU .
FAU vs. Remington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or Remington College? 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 Remington College and FAU.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Remington College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $28,000)
- Remington College students graduate with a $3,581 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($13,280 vs. $16,861)
- Remington College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($137 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Remington College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/