Ave Maria vs. Florida A&M University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Florida law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Ave Maria is the more selective admit (median LSAT 155 vs 152); Florida A&M University posts the higher first-time bar passage (75.38% vs 65.88%); Florida A&M University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($13,224 vs $49,500); Ave Maria places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (84% vs 79.6%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricAve MariaFlorida A&M UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT155152Ave Maria
Median undergraduate GPA3.363.48Florida A&M University
Acceptance rate47%34.7%Florida A&M University
Cost
Resident tuition$49,500$13,224Florida A&M University
Non-resident tuition$49,500$31,842Florida A&M University
Median grant$30,000$7,500Ave Maria
Bar passage
First-time bar passage65.88%75.38%Florida A&M University
Two-year ultimate bar passage85.19%70.34%Ave Maria
Bar passage vs. state average-7.9 pts+2.1 ptsFlorida A&M University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment84%79.6%Ave Maria
Large-firm (250+) employment4.9%7.4%Florida A&M University
Federal clerkships0%0%Tie

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 53.58% in 2011 to 65.88% in 202550%55%60%65%70%75%111315182022242565.88%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Ave Maria — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 61.11% in 2011 to 75.38% in 202520%40%60%80%111315182022242575.38%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Florida A&M University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $36,448 in 2011 to $49,500 in 2025$35,000$40,000$45,000$50,000$55,0001113151719212325$49,500
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Ave Maria — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $12,424 in 2011 to $13,224 in 2025$12,000$12,500$13,000$13,500$14,000$14,5001113151719212325$13,224
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Florida A&M University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Ave Maria or Florida A&M University harder to get into?

Ave Maria is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 155 against Florida A&M University's 152.

Which is cheaper, Ave Maria or Florida A&M University?

Florida A&M University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $13,224 versus Ave Maria's $49,500.

Which has better bar passage, Ave Maria or Florida A&M University?

Florida A&M University has the higher first-time bar passage, 75.38% against Ave Maria's 65.88%.

Which has better job outcomes, Ave Maria or Florida A&M University?

Ave Maria places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (84% vs 79.6%).

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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