- Both St. Thomas University and Ave Maria University (AMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- St. Thomas University has more expensive tuition of $34,770 than AMU ($28,222).
- AMU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.12% than St. Thomas University (48.71%).
- St. Thomas University is larger with 6,370 students than AMU (1,310 students).
St. Thomas University View More Rivals | Ave Maria University View More Rivals | |
| #22 in Florida | Rankings | #172 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Miami Gardens, FL | Location | Ave Maria, FL |
St Thomas University Saint Thomas University| Known as | AMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,770 | Undergraduate | $28,222 |
| $16,040 | Graduate | $10,018 |
| $24,848 | Financial Aid | $20,932 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 48.71% | Acceptance Rate | 42.12% |
| 22.29% | Yield | 26.60% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 6,370 | Total Students | 1,310 |
| 3,950 | Undergraduate | 1,247 |
| 2,420 | Graduate | 63 |
| 1,416 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 53% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $60,500 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 781) $7,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $7,562 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,860 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,840 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 78 Full-time 593 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 36 Part-time |
| 293 Full-time 664 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 179 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| $81,723 for Faculties $59,346 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,389 for Faculties $54,912 Part-time |