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Jacksonville, FL · West Palm Beach, FL
| Jacksonville University | Palm Beach Atlantic University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,180/yr | $28,354/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,893/yr | $25,570/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,000 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,733/yr | $25,312/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,974/yr | $25,619/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,936/yr | $26,244/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,653/yr | $32,786/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $233/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,210/yr | $13,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,730/yr | $12,824/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $700/yr | $1,186/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,626/yr | $6,706/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,969/yr | $53,827/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,830/yr | $40,650/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,830/yr | $40,650/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1280 | 950–1220 |
| SAT average | 1205 | 1075 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–27 | 18–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–28 · Math 21–26 | English 17–28 · Math 16–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,879 | 7,657 |
| Students accepted | 5,087 | 6,763 |
| Students who enrolled | 755 | 680 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $68,010/yr | $49,232/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,141–$99,286 | $29,283–$76,114 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 57% | 49% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,991/yr | $42,366/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 40% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 39% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,711/yr | $45,925/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 41% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Visual & Performing Arts 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Health Professions 15% · Psychology 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 41% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 5% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences — $231,815/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,574/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,930 | 2,603 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,301 | 835 |
| Average professor pay | $8,698/mo | $9,265/mo |
| Full-time professors | 55% | 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 | $46,900 | $52,818 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1934 | 1968 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.4% | 5% |
| Men | 44% | 33% |
| Women | 56% | 67% |
| White students | 51% | 58% |
| Black students | 14% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 18% |
| Asian students | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 7.9% | 3.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 6.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,576/yr | $12,213/yr |
| Endowment | $66.1M | $109.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,454 | 1,456 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,150/yr | $6,040/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,400/yr | $6,570/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Interdenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Navy | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | 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 | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | 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 without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 475 | 364 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.4M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $21.2M | $9.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $21.2M | $9.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $242,642 | $70,217 |
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.