Ave Maria University (AMU) vs. University of Miami

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Ave Maria University (AMU) and University of Miami are private.
  • Both schools are located in Florida.
  • University of Miami has more expensive tuition of $59,926 than AMU ($28,222).
  • University of Miami has tighter acceptance rate of 35.70% than AMU (42.12%).
  • University of Miami is larger with 19,402 students than AMU (1,310 students).
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#172 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#21 in Florida
Rankings#39 in National Universities
#2 in Florida
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Ave Maria, FLLocationCoral Gables, FL
AMUKnown as
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Other)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Baccalaureate College - Arts & SciencesCarnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$28,222Undergraduate$59,926
$10,018Graduate$44,858
$20,932Financial Aid$37,806
Admission
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$85 graduate
42.12%Acceptance Rate35.70%
26.60%Yield20.22%
Test Scores1,390 SAT, 32 ACT
Student Population
1,310Total Students19,402
1,247Undergraduate12,504
63Graduate6,898
Online Enrollment960
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
50%Graduation Rate84%
Transfer-out Rate
72%Retention Rate92%
$33,700Average Earning after Graduation$72,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178)
$7,562 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495)
$9,460 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,840 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$7,450 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
61 Full-time
36 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,451 Full-time
283 Part-time
179 Full-time
47 Part-time
Number of Staffs11,599 Full-time
565 Part-time
$75,389 for Faculties
$54,912 Part-time
Average Salary$120,379 for Faculties
$78,199 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023