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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Flagler UT Lynn University| University of North Florida | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 3,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $34,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $34,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $30,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $22,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 5,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $234 |
Diversity |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UNF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 3,828 students)
UNF vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 715.2% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than University of North Florida ($34,900.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Palm Beach Atlantic ($11,338 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 14.7% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,192 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida as Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 160.2% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($22,749 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 75 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming UNF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and UNF.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than University of North Florida (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $900 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $6,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,704)
- UNF graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($165 vs. $234)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/