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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University Westminster College UCF Flagler Eckerd College ISU Wesleyan College| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $221 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,508 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or WWU?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 31.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than William Woods University ($34,900.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($23,363 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 11.9% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,450 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than William Woods University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 11.3% larger than aid received William Woods University ($22,749 vs. $20,431)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 30 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than WWU (61.5%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or WWU? 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 WWU and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than William Woods University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $7,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,704)
- WWU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($221 vs. $234)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/