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