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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UCF Miami UH Florida State UT Austin Nova UTSA FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Florida International University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $186 |
Diversity |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FIU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than UT Arlington based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 43,946 students)
FIU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 95% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at UT Arlington than Florida International University ($26,778.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than UT Arlington ($9,881 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 1.8% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,392 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Florida International University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 2.6% larger than aid received Florida International University ($11,370 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 52 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $1,800 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $772 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Arlington graduates. ($17,228 vs. $18,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UT Arlington graduates. ($178 vs. $186)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/