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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU Utah State University University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech| Florida International University | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 53,953 | 15,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,742 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,034 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 14,729 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $130 |
Diversity |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (53,953 students vs. 15,033 students)
FIU vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Southern Utah University than Florida International University ($19,822.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Southern Utah University ($10,742 vs. $12,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 37.8% lower than costs at Florida International University ($8,824 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Florida International University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($10,012 vs. $8,992)
FIU vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 12 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than FIU (58.8%)
FIU vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Southern Utah University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $4,653 lower median federal student loan debt than FIU graduates. ($12,575 vs. $17,228)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than FIU graduates. ($130 vs. $178)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/