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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Lynn University FGCU FAU USF Main Campus Nova Southeastern University Florida| Jacksonville University | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $30,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $22,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 5,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $234 |
Diversity |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 51% | ||
Campus |
JU | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,828 students)
JU vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- Jacksonville University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at JU than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($43,520.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($26,943 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 36.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,690 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($31,988 vs. $22,749)
JU vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and JU.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Jacksonville University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $83 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($22,621 vs. $22,704)
- JU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($233 vs. $234)
- More Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/