Florida A&M University vs. Nova Southeastern University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Florida law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Nova Southeastern University is the more selective admit (median LSAT 155 vs 152); Florida A&M University posts the higher first-time bar passage (75.38% vs 67.37%); Florida A&M University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($13,224 vs $49,350); Florida A&M University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (79.6% vs 77.3%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricFlorida A&M UniversityNova Southeastern UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT152155Nova Southeastern University
Median undergraduate GPA3.483.52Nova Southeastern University
Acceptance rate34.7%47.3%Florida A&M University
Cost
Resident tuition$13,224$49,350Florida A&M University
Non-resident tuition$31,842$49,350Florida A&M University
Median grant$7,500$15,000Nova Southeastern University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage75.38%67.37%Florida A&M University
Two-year ultimate bar passage70.34%82.93%Nova Southeastern University
Bar passage vs. state average+2.1 pts-5.4 ptsFlorida A&M University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment79.6%77.3%Florida A&M University
Large-firm (250+) employment7.4%14.3%Nova Southeastern University
Federal clerkships0%0%Tie

15-year trajectory

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
First-time bar passage: 83.33% in 2011 to 67.37% in 202540%60%80%100%111315182022242567.37%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Nova Southeastern University — First-time bar passage
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
Resident tuition: $33,250 in 2011 to $49,350 in 2025$30,000$35,000$40,000$45,000$50,000$55,0001113151719212325$49,350
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Nova Southeastern University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Florida A&M University or Nova Southeastern University harder to get into?

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

Which is cheaper, Florida A&M University or Nova Southeastern University?

Florida A&M University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $13,224 versus Nova Southeastern University's $49,350.

Which has better bar passage, Florida A&M University or Nova Southeastern University?

Florida A&M University has the higher first-time bar passage, 75.38% against Nova Southeastern University's 67.37%.

Which has better job outcomes, Florida A&M University or Nova Southeastern University?

Florida A&M University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (79.6% vs 77.3%).

Florida A&M University vs Nova Southeastern University: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Florida A&M University leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

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

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