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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University Franciscan UCF Flagler BAC Eckerd College ISU| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $231 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | AMU | ||
| 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
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,310 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or AMU?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 38.7% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Ave Maria University ($34,900.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($21,078 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 14.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,690 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 6.6% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($22,749 vs. $21,341)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 33 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than AMU (44.2%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or AMU? 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 AMU and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Ave Maria University (58% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $276 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($22,428 vs. $22,704)
- AMU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($231 vs. $234)
- More Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/