FAU vs. UC Merced |
#166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,167 California Residents $44,944 Out-of-State |
cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,187 California Residents $29,289 Out-of-State |
Less$9,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,089 |
Admission | ||
1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter81.32% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
Favorable22.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.94% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger29,592 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,103 |
Larger24,191 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,343 |
Larger5,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller760 |
6,218 | Online Student Population | - |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
1,306 | Number of faculties | 485 |
Lower$92,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,858 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.