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UCF Miami Kentucky Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF WKU| Florida International University | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Louisville | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,953 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,742 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
FIU | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,034 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 14,729 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
FIU | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $203 |
Diversity |
FIU | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FIU | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (53,953 students vs. 22,139 students)
FIU vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 167.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Louisville than Florida International University ($28,978.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Louisville ($10,742 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 4% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,690 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Florida International University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 31.3% larger than aid received Florida International University ($13,148 vs. $10,012)
FIU vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or FIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 69 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than FIU (58.8%)
FIU vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Louisville? 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 Louisville and FIU.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Florida International University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,200)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $2,428 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($17,228 vs. $19,656)
- FIU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($178 vs. $203)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/