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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU Miami University of South Florida St. Petersburg Ohio State Florida Kent State USF Main Campus UC| Florida International University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $211 |
Diversity |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Ohio University | ||
| 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 24,145 students)
FIU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 182.8% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Ohio University than Florida International University ($23,720.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Ohio University ($9,881 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 6.3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,600 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Florida International University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,087 vs. $9,416)
FIU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 18 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and FIU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Florida International University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,500)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $3,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($17,228 vs. $20,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($178 vs. $211)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/