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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,137 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 294.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.5% higher at W&J than Florida Memorial University ($49,612.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than W&J ($16,359 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 65.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,160 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Florida Memorial University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 160.7% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($38,963 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Florida Memorial University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Florida Memorial University (2.7)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Florida Memorial University (69.9%)
Florida Memorial University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial University or W&J? 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 W&J and Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Florida Memorial University (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $29,300 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $27,600)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $15,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,875)
- W&J graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/