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Georgia State GS UCF Miami Florida State Nova Georgia FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Georgia Tech Florida Mercer| Florida International University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | KSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
FIU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | N/A |
Diversity |
FIU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FIU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | - | ||
Campus |
FIU | KSU | ||
| 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 0 students)
FIU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or KSU?
- Florida International University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,721.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at FIU than Kennesaw State University ($16,529.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than KSU ($9,881 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,467 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Kennesaw State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 114.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,087 vs. $5,161)
FIU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or FIU .
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSU (3.33)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
FIU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or KSU? 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 KSU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Kennesaw State University (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/