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KSU GS UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU Georgia Georgia Tech University of South Florida St. Petersburg Mercer Florida| Florida International University | Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $245 |
Diversity |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Georgia State | ||
| 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 Georgia State based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 36,516 students)
FIU vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Georgia State?
- Georgia State University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Georgia State than Florida International University ($22,389.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Georgia State ($9,881 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 19.1% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,600 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Florida International University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Florida International University ($11,563 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 34 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Georgia State? 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 Georgia State and FIU.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Florida International University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,200)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $6,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($17,228 vs. $23,699)
- FIU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($178 vs. $245)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/