College comparison

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University vs Southern University and A & M College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL	Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA
Acceptance rateFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University is more selective	21%	35%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1180	790–1020
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,582	5,519
Avg net price	$13,739	$20,077
Median earnings (10 yr)Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reports higher median earnings	$44,349	$43,371
Graduation rate	53%	27%
Median debt	$23,548	$29,251
Economic mobility	3.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University or Southern University and A & M College harder to get into?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is more selective: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's acceptance rate is approximately 21% and Southern University and A & M College's is approximately 35% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University vs Southern University and A & M College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1180 at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and 790–1020 at Southern University and A & M College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.