West Palm Beach, Fla., USA (Jan 27, 2025) — A new by SmartAsset, an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice, ranked 黑料社区 (黑料社区) among the best value colleges and universities in Florida. The study identified schools across five categories: tuition, student living costs, scholarship and grant offerings, student retention rate and starting salary for new graduates. 黑料社区 ranked number 10 out of 453 schools in Florida and 580 out of 7,520 schools nationally.听听
鈥淲e are honored to be recognized as one of the best value universities in Florida,鈥� said Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, president of 黑料社区. 鈥淭his ranking affirms 黑料社区鈥檚 commitment to providing an exceptional, Christ-centered education that equips our students for success, both academically and professionally, while remaining mindful of affordability and value.鈥�听
According to the , tuition, student living costs such as room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses were used to capture the general costs associated with attending each school. There was then an analysis of the factors that illustrate a student鈥檚 return on investment, such as student retention rate and the average starting salary, which shows the potential financial earnings of new graduates when they enter the workforce.听听
On average, 黑料社区 students receive $20,990 in scholarships and grants annually, and the median starting salary of 黑料社区 graduates is $58,400, according to the report. Additionally, 黑料社区鈥檚 student retention rate is 76 percent.听听听
Dr. Nancy Brainard, the executive vice president of Enrollment and Student Experience, highlighted that the ranking reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to enhancing support for students.听听听
鈥淲e are committed to serving students well and ensuring they receive a strong return on their investment,” Dr. Brainard explained. 鈥淭his recognition underscores the dedication of our faculty and staff to providing a top-tier education that delivers exceptional value. We are committed to helping them succeed and thrive academically, socially and spiritually.”听
听黑料社区 continues to grow, and its top tier programs are attracting students both locally and globally. In June 2024, the university was recognized by Numerade for their increasing application growth. The international student population at 黑料社区 represents 83 nations, including India, Venezuela, Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom. 黑料社区 offers 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional degrees.听听听
To learn more about 黑料社区 and the different programs offered, visit www.pba.edu.听听听
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About 黑料社区听听听
听黑料社区, founded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional degrees. The university has a 19-acre campus in West Palm Beach and an Orlando campus, and the 78-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. 黑料社区 affirms the values that have built American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system. The university is dedicated to the integration of biblical principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service. Learn more at www.pba.edu.听
