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UNC Chapel Hill UCF Miami NC State UNCW UNCG Florida State ECU Nova ASU FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Florida International University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 60% |
Admission |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $237 |
Diversity |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FIU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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 UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 29,551 students)
FIU vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or UNC Charlotte?
- Florida International University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($4,721.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at UNC Charlotte than Florida International University ($17,936.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than UNC Charlotte ($9,881 vs. $13,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,600 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 40.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,087 vs. $7,907)
FIU vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or FIU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 3 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and FIU.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Florida International University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $1,300 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,600)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $5,772 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($17,228 vs. $23,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/