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Florida State UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech Georgia OU UCF Clemson Miami UT Dallas UNT USF Main Campus| University of Florida | Texas A & M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 59% |
Admission |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $193 |
Diversity |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than Florida based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 55,211 students)
Florida vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Texas A&M?
- Texas A & M University College Station is 108.6% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Texas A&M than University of Florida ($36,239.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Texas A&M ($11,740 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 5.5% lower than costs at Texas A & M University College Station ($10,950 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Texas A & M University College Station (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University College Station students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of Florida ($12,278 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 65 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Texas A & M University College Station (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $3,000 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $2,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M graduates. ($15,815 vs. $18,750)
- Florida graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M graduates. ($163 vs. $193)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/