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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Carroll University Loras College Southeastern University Wisconsin Marquette University UCF University of St Thomas| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,882 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at SNC than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($42,304.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Palm Beach Atlantic ($26,983 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 4.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,690 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($28,627 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 60 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than SNC (83.6%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or SNC? 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 SNC and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/