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UCF Florida State Florida Nova Tulane FAU University of Richmond University of South Florida St. Petersburg Villanova BU George Washington USF Main Campus| Florida International University | University of Miami | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Miami | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 19,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #60 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $55,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $55,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $36,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $37,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
FIU | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 49,169 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 9,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 18.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $205 |
Diversity |
FIU | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
FIU | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 68% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 19,402 students)
FIU vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Miami?
- University of Miami is 1,074.3% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.4% higher at Miami than Florida International University ($55,440.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Miami ($9,881 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 45.8% lower than costs at University of Miami ($11,600 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than University of Miami (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 236.6% larger than aid received Florida International University ($37,322 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or FIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 229 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming Miami students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Miami (3.7)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Miami (18.9%)
FIU vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Miami? 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 Miami and FIU.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Florida International University (78% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $20,300 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $2,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($17,228 vs. $19,846)
- FIU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($178 vs. $205)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/