- Both Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) and Barry University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- PBA has more expensive tuition of $37,990 than Barry University ($33,450).
- Barry University has tighter acceptance rate of 85.07% than PBA (97.39%).
- Barry University is larger with 6,958 students than PBA (3,828 students).
Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | Barry University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Florida | Rankings | #312 in National Universities #35 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Location | Miami, FL |
PBA| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,990 | Undergraduate | $33,450 |
| $12,977 | Graduate | $18,470 |
| $20,990 | Financial Aid | $21,666 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 97.39% | Acceptance Rate | 85.07% |
| 39.66% | Yield | 13.86% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 6,958 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 3,122 |
| 801 | Graduate | 3,836 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 1,150 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 43% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 56% |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) $6,120 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,265) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 275 Full-time 337 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 750 Full-time 463 Part-time |
| $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,012 for Faculties $57,838 Part-time |