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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus Purdue North Central FGCU UNF Florida Tech| Florida International University | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | BSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
FIU | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
FIU | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
FIU | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 19,777 students)
FIU vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or BSU?
- Ball State University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at BSU than Florida International University ($25,918.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than BSU ($9,881 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Florida International University ($10,904 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Florida International University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 3% larger than aid received Florida International University ($11,418 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 20 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming FIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at BSU (3.52)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or BSU? 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 BSU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Florida International University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $7,400 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,500)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $7,772 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $25,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/