- Both Savannah State University (Savannah State) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) are public.
- Savannah State is located in Savannah, GA and FAMU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
- FAMU has more expensive tuition of $17,725 than Savannah State ($16,218).
- FAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 45.63% than Savannah State (55.75%).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than Savannah State (2,945 students).
| Savannah State University View More Rivals | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Georgia | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Savannah, GA | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
Savannah State| Known as | FAMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,498 Georgia residents $16,218 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $6,120 Georgia residents $18,852 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $11,227 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 55.75% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 34.96% | Yield | 45.45% |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,945 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 2,740 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 205 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 374 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $35,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $7,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $2,150 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 154 Full-time 48 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 452 Full-time 61 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $64,491 for Faculties $47,554 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |