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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| Florida International University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | AMU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $231 |
Diversity |
FIU | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
FIU | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 66% | ||
Campus |
FIU | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 1,310 students)
FIU vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 433.1% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at AMU than Florida International University ($25,168.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than AMU ($9,881 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 15.5% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,600 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Florida International University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 92.5% larger than aid received Florida International University ($21,341 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 8 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at AMU (3.6)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than AMU (44.2%)
FIU vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or AMU? 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 AMU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Ave Maria University (43% vs. 41%)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $5,200 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $22,428)
- FIU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($178 vs. $231)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/