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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UCF Miami Florida State Nova Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State FAU| Florida International University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | UNT | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
FIU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $206 |
Diversity |
FIU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FIU | UNT | ||
| 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 UNT based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 44,767 students)
FIU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 75.7% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at UNT than Florida International University ($18,087.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than UNT ($9,881 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 11.4% lower than costs at Florida International University ($10,412 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Florida International University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,087 vs. $9,159)
FIU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or FIU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 3 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or UNT? 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 UNT and FIU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Florida International University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $2,900 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,000)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $2,772 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($17,228 vs. $20,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($178 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/