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West Palm Beach, FL · Miami Gardens, FL
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | St. Thomas University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,354/yr | $26,312/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $25,570/yr | $24,657/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $19,125 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,312/yr | $26,101/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,619/yr | $27,122/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,244/yr | $29,081/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,786/yr | $30,098/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $203/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,800/yr | $13,210/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,824/yr | $17,804/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,186/yr | $360/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,706/yr | $5,016/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,827/yr | $51,205/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,650/yr | $34,770/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,650/yr | $34,770/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1220 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1075 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–28 · Math 16–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,657 | 4,798 |
| Students accepted | 6,763 | 4,769 |
| Students who enrolled | 680 | 564 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 10% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 15% | No data reported |
| 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 48% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 57% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,232/yr | $54,272/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,283–$76,114 | $32,619–$82,134 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 43% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 49% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 54% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,366/yr | $44,435/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 46% |
| First-gen students who finish | 42% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,925/yr | $49,109/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Health Professions 15% · Psychology 8% | Health Professions 44% · Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Health Professions — 44% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,574/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $84,601/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.8% | 6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,603 | 2,214 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 835 | 3,166 |
| Average professor pay | $9,265/mo | $8,625/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 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 | $52,818 | $26,170 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Miami Gardens, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1968 | 1961 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 15% |
| Men | 33% | 55% |
| Women | 67% | 45% |
| White students | 58% | 9.8% |
| Black students | 8.6% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 34% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 2.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.2% | 9.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,213/yr | $5,550/yr |
| Endowment | $109.8M | $43.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,456 | 870 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,040/yr | $7,830/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,570/yr | $5,320/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| 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 | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 364 | 809 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $6.0M |
| Athletics budget | $9.3M | $12.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.5M | $12.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $70,217 | $117,151 |
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.