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Florida State UCF Georgia Miami Clemson UT Austin Nova FAU USF Main Campus Purdue University of South Florida St. Petersburg Binghamton University| Florida International University | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Florida | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,953 | 54,814 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #74 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,742 | $11,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $10,724 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 88% |
Admission |
FIU | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,034 | 65,375 | ||
| Admitted | 14,729 | 15,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 24% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FIU | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $163 |
Diversity |
FIU | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than FIU based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 53,953 students)
FIU vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Florida?
- Florida International University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($4,721.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Florida than Florida International University ($25,694.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Florida ($10,742 vs. $11,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 5.7% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,500 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than University of Florida (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 7.1% larger than aid received Florida International University ($10,724 vs. $10,012)
FIU vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or FIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 187 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida (3.9)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than Florida (24%)
FIU vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Florida? 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 Florida and FIU.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida International University (84% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $12,700 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $49,900)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than FIU graduates. ($15,815 vs. $17,228)
- Florida graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than FIU graduates. ($163 vs. $178)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/