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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 | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | JU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,953 | 3,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $45,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $45,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,742 | $25,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $35,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
FIU | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,034 | 8,879 | ||
| Admitted | 14,729 | 5,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $233 |
Diversity |
FIU | JU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
FIU | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
FIU | JU | ||
| 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 JU based on total student enrollment (53,953 students vs. 3,957 students)
FIU vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 854.2% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.6% higher at JU than Florida International University ($45,050.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than JU ($10,742 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 36.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,156 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Florida International University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 256.6% larger than aid received Florida International University ($35,701 vs. $10,012)
FIU vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or FIU .
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JU (3.61)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than JU (57.3%)
FIU vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or JU? 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 JU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Jacksonville University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $4,900 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $5,393 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $22,621)
- FIU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($178 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/