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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 36% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $149 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,137 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or Bates?
- Bates College is 385.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 385.6% higher at Bates than Florida Memorial University ($61,066.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than Bates ($16,359 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 111.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($8,160 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Memorial University than Bates College (86% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 244.1% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($51,414 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Florida Memorial University .
- Florida Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Florida Memorial University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial University or Bates? 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 Bates and Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Florida Memorial University (92% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $48,100 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $27,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $28,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $42,875)
- Bates graduates are paying $294 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($149 vs. $443)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/