- Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private school while Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- PBA has more expensive tuition of $37,990 than EFSC ($9,739).
- EFSC is larger with 13,114 students than PBA (3,828 students).
Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | Eastern Florida State College View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Florida | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Location | Melbourne, FL |
PBA| Known as | EFSC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,990 | Undergraduate | $2,496 Florida residents $9,739 out-of-state |
| $12,977 | Graduate | |
| $20,990 | Financial Aid | $3,841 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 97.39% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 39.66% | Yield | |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 13,114 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 13,114 |
| 801 | Graduate | 0 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 4,659 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $34,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) $6,120 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 265 Full-time 577 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 732 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,529 for Faculties $46,230 Part-time |