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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University Albion College UCF Flagler Eckerd College ISU Wesleyan College| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,396 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or SAU?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Spring Arbor University ($34,900.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($22,375 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 9.7% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,652 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach as Spring Arbor University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 10% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($22,749 vs. $20,677)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 8 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU 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 SAU (47.3%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or SAU? 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 SAU and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Spring Arbor University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $3,700 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $1,339 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,704 vs. $24,043)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/