- Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private school while Florida International University (FIU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- PBA has more expensive tuition of $37,990 than FIU ($18,963).
- FIU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.07% than PBA (97.39%).
- FIU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than PBA (1,110).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than PBA (3,828 students).
Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | Florida International University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Florida | Rankings | #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Location | Miami, FL |
PBA| Known as | FIU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,990 | Undergraduate | $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state |
| $12,977 | Graduate | $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state |
| $20,990 | Financial Aid | $6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 97.39% | Acceptance Rate | 54.07% |
| 39.66% | Yield | 40.58% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 55,609 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 45,688 |
| 801 | Graduate | 9,921 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 14,804 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| 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: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time |
| $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time |