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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU Rollins University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech| Florida International University | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 53,953 | 3,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #404 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $54,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $54,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,742 | $22,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $47,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,034 | 7,824 | ||
| Admitted | 14,729 | 6,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Stetson 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (53,953 students vs. 3,669 students)
FIU vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 1,061.2% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.7% higher at Stetson University than Florida International University ($54,820.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Stetson University ($10,742 vs. $22,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 31.9% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,156 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Florida International University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 369.8% larger than aid received Florida International University ($47,034 vs. $10,012)
FIU vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or FIU .
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than FIU (58.8%)
FIU vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Stetson 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 Stetson University and FIU.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Florida International University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,400)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $9,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($17,228 vs. $27,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/