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FAU vs. South University-Columbia

The following statements compare Florida Atlantic University and South University-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • FAU's tuition ($17,324) is more expensive than South University-Columbia ($16,452).
  • FAU's acceptance rate (73.44%) is lower than FAU (73.44%).
  • FAU has higher yield (21.78%) than FAU (21.78%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,110.
  • South University-Columbia's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than FAU (22 to 1).
  • FAU (29,592 students) is larger than South University-Columbia (510 students) with more enrolled students.
  • FAU ($9,005) has higher amount of financial aid than South University-Columbia ($5,514).
  • FAU's graduation rate (62%) is higher than South University-Columbia (7%).
Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University

Public, 4 years • Boca Raton, FL #275 National Universities, #28 in Florida more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,879 In-State
$17,324 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,005
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
73.44% Acceptance Rate
21.78% Yield
Enrollment
24,191 Undergraduate
5,401 Graduate
6,218 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
877 Faculties (full-time)
3,009 Staffs (full-time)
$88,807 Faculty Salary
$67,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,100 annual charge
-5,200 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,204 annual charge
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South University-Columbia

South University-Columbia

Private, 4 years • Columbia, SC #17 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$16,452
Financial Aid
$5,514
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
420 Undergraduate
90 Graduate
194 Online Students
Graduation Rate
7% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
46% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
19 Faculties (full-time)
69 Staffs (full-time)
$56,184 Faculty Salary
$76,290 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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