- Both Ave Maria University (AMU) and Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- PBA has more expensive tuition of $37,990 than AMU ($28,222).
- AMU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.12% than PBA (97.39%).
- PBA is larger with 3,828 students than AMU (1,310 students).
Ave Maria University View More Rivals | Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | |
| #172 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Florida | Rankings | #5 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ave Maria, FL | Location | West Palm Beach, FL |
AMU| Known as | PBA | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,222 | Undergraduate | $37,990 |
| $10,018 | Graduate | $12,977 |
| $20,932 | Financial Aid | $20,990 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 42.12% | Acceptance Rate | 97.39% |
| 26.60% | Yield | 39.66% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,310 | Total Students | 3,828 |
| 1,247 | Undergraduate | 3,027 |
| 63 | Graduate | 801 |
| Online Enrollment | 280 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $33,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $7,562 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) $6,120 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,840 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 36 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 164 Full-time 162 Part-time |
| 179 Full-time 47 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 396 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| $75,389 for Faculties $54,912 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time |