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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT| Flagler College St Augustine | Florida International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | FIU | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 55,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | fiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | FIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $4,721 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $16,529 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $9,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $11,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Flagler | FIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 17,343 | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | 11,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1060/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Flagler | FIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | FIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $17,228 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $178 |
Diversity |
Flagler | FIU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 67% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Flagler | FIU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | FIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. FIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or FIU?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 385.3% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($22,910.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Flagler than Florida International University ($22,910.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Flagler ($9,881 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 17.2% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($11,600 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Florida International University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 6.9% larger than aid received Florida International University ($11,857 vs. $11,087)
Flagler vs. FIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or FIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIU or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 19 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming Flagler students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than FIU (63.9%)
Flagler vs. FIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or FIU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between FIU and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Florida International University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $39,200)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $6,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($17,228 vs. $23,750)
- FIU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($178 vs. $245)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/