- Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private school while Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- PBA has more expensive tuition of $37,990 than FAU ($17,324).
- FAU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.01% than PBA (97.39%).
- FAU has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than PBA (1,110).
- FAU is larger with 29,592 students than PBA (3,828 students).
Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | Florida Atlantic University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Florida | Rankings | #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
PBA| Known as | FAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,990 | Undergraduate | $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $12,977 | Graduate | $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $20,990 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 97.39% | Acceptance Rate | 60.01% |
| 39.66% | Yield | 30.65% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 29,592 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 24,191 |
| 801 | Graduate | 5,401 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 6,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) $6,120 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 877 Full-time 429 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time |
| $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time |