- Both Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and University of North Texas (UNT) are public.
- FAU is located in Boca Raton, FL and UNT is located in Denton, TX.
- UNT has more expensive tuition of $21,244 than FAU ($17,324).
- FAU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.01% than UNT (72.41%).
- UNT has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than FAU (1,110).
- UNT is larger with 44,767 students than FAU (29,592 students).
Florida Atlantic University View More Rivals | University of North Texas View More Rivals | |
| #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida | Rankings | #234 in National Universities #28 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boca Raton, FL | Location | Denton, TX |
FAU| Known as | UNT | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,164 Texas residents $21,244 out-of-state |
| $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,062 Texas residents $16,622 out-of-state |
| $9,005 | Financial Aid | $7,417 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 60.01% | Acceptance Rate | 72.41% |
| 30.65% | Yield | 36.97% |
| 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 29,592 | Total Students | 44,767 |
| 24,191 | Undergraduate | 33,023 |
| 5,401 | Graduate | 11,744 |
| 6,218 | Online Enrollment | 5,787 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,300 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,419) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 877 Full-time 429 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,138 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,598 Full-time 475 Part-time |
| $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,498 for Faculties $58,572 Part-time |