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UNCW UCF Miami ECU Florida State WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State Nova UNC Charlotte FAU UNC Chapel Hill| Florida International University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | ASU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 47% |
Admission |
FIU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $211 |
Diversity |
FIU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
FIU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
FIU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 20,436 students)
FIU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or ASU?
- Florida International University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($4,721.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at ASU than Florida International University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than ASU ($9,881 vs. $13,084)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,582 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Appalachian State University (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 49% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,087 vs. $7,443)
FIU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 67 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ASU (3.96)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or ASU? 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 ASU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Florida International University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $8,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $41,600)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $3,272 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $20,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($178 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/