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Boca Raton, FL · Pensacola, FL
| Florida Atlantic University | University of West Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,752/yr | $9,364/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $3,022/yr | $4,815/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,236 | $16,624 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $4,135/yr | $6,462/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,106/yr | $8,077/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,440/yr | $12,456/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,854/yr | $16,620/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $183/mo | $176/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,860/yr | $12,432/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,968/yr | $14,082/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,320/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,878/yr | $3,024/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,522/yr | $19,947/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $4,879/yr | $6,360/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,324/yr | $19,241/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 66% | 58% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1200 | 1020–1230 |
| SAT average | 1127 | 1138 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–26 | 20–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–25 · Math 17–24 | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 27,612 | 9,831 |
| Students accepted | 20,279 | 5,591 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,417 | 1,503 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 78% | 49% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 22% | 67% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,746/yr | $49,137/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,067–$81,414 | $32,366–$73,762 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 65% | 60% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 73% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,647/yr | $42,204/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 50% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 5.3% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,826/yr | $44,502/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 10% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 9% | Health Professions 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,703/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,426/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 23,757 | 9,330 |
| Students per professor | 24 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 6,731 | 4,852 |
| Average professor pay | $10,706/mo | $10,653/mo |
| Full-time professors | 75% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $28,064 | $34,584 |
| Setting | City (small) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Pensacola, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1961 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3% | 2.5% |
| Men | 43% | 43% |
| Women | 57% | 57% |
| White students | 43% | 60% |
| Black students | 16% | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 12% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 28% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,412/yr | $6,911/yr |
| Endowment | $398.1M | $108.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,200 | 1,534 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,100/yr | $6,124/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,204/yr | $5,405/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 15 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 444 | 398 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.3M | $3.0M |
| Athletics budget | $49.3M | $16.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $49.3M | $16.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $821,431 | $84,064 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.