Florida Memorial University vs Le Moyne-Owen College

Florida Memorial University and Le Moyne-Owen College, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a diverse and enriching academic environment. Florida Memorial University, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, boasts a higher acceptance rate (58%) compared to Le Moyne-Owen College's (38%) in Memphis, Tennessee. While both institutions offer a range of undergraduate programs, Florida Memorial University excels in nursing, while Le Moyne-Owen College is known for its strong liberal arts and education programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional program offerings, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Florida Memorial University	Le Moyne-Owen College
Overview
Location	Miami Gardens, Florida	Memphis, Tennessee
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
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
Students retention rate	51.0%	53.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.8%	97.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50	$25
SAT range	N/A	898 - 1093
ACT range	N/A	13 - 17
Students submitting SAT score		11.0%
Students submitting ACT score		79.0%
Total number of applicants	3,501	283
Total number of admissions given out	1,987	277
Admitted students who chose to enroll	336	76
Yield rate	16.9%	27.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,636	$22,226
Average net price	$17,486	$6,003
Tuition	$12,576	$10,776
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,270 Meal plan: $3,630	Room/dormitory: $3,600 Meal plan: $2,500
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $12,904	100.0% Average amount $11,209
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,121	73.0% Average amount $6,470
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $5,819	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	992 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%	613 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Graduate students	36 Men 36.1% Women 63.9%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	26.4%
International students	17.5%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	900	384
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Tennessee Alabama Texas Georgia Arkansas

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology Legal Profession	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	32.0%	18.3%
Dropout rate	47.1%	78.3%
Transferred out	19.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,877 Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $34,269 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,015 Year 2: $16,478 Year 3: $25,699 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,087 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,975 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A	N/A

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