Palm Beach Atlantic University vs Barry University

Palm Beach Atlantic University and Barry University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Palm Beach Atlantic, rooted in Christian values, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts, while Barry University, a Catholic institution, emphasizes service and social justice. With acceptance rates of 68% and 65%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While Palm Beach Atlantic's student population leans slightly more towards females, Barry University maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Barry University	Palm Beach Atlantic University
Overview
Location	Miami, Florida	West Palm Beach, Florida
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	55.0%	71.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	63.7%	89.9%
Application fees	$30	$50
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1240
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		77.0%
Students submitting ACT score		31.0%
Total number of applicants	10,651	1,923
Total number of admissions given out	6,784	1,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll	716	505
Yield rate	10.6%	29.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,908	$53,668
Average net price	$18,390	$27,881
Tuition	$31,200	$33,538
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,780 Meal plan: $4,640	Room/dormitory: $5,872 Meal plan: $5,256
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $24,011	99.0% Average amount $23,465
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $5,249	51.0% Average amount $5,286
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $11,817	6.0% Average amount $14,922

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,332 Men 34.5% Women 65.5%	2,837 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	4,005 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%	850 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	52.3%
International students	4.8%	4.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,265	1,228
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Florida New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Legal Profession	Health Professions Business Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.6%	60.8%
Dropout rate	20.2%	36.5%
Transferred out	37.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $120,705 Year 2: $111,492 Year 3: $113,889 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,256 Year 2: $98,974 Year 3: $102,637 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $122,094 Year 2: $122,038 Year 3: $102,561 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,503 Year 2: $64,174 Year 3: $67,290 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,200 Year 2: $65,804 Year 3: $63,160 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,918 Year 2: $60,298 Year 3: $60,086 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,308 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $59,919 Public Administration (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,434 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,008 Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $52,752 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $57,971 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,448 Year 2: $51,899 Year 3: $54,737	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $95,539 Year 2: $113,354 Year 3: $121,395 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,430 Year 2: $60,689 Year 3: $57,694 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,359 Year 2: $54,996 Year 3: $55,997 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $45,575 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,914 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,523 Year 3: $40,886 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,875 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $40,718 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,924 Year 2: $40,392 Year 3: $40,381 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,527 Year 2: $36,151 Year 3: $36,801 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,547 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $36,792

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