| SPU vs. FAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#211 in National Universities #10 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$38,814 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,850 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| More$23,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier90.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.32% |
| Lower15.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.15% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,118 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,592 |
| Smaller2,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,191 |
| Smaller686 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,401 |
| Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger6,218 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,507) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 438 | Number of faculties | 1,306 |
| Lower$81,062 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,389 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.