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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNH Manchester RIC Providence Florida UConn| Florida International University | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | URI | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
FIU | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1050/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $242 |
Diversity |
FIU | URI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
FIU | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 59% | ||
Campus |
FIU | URI | ||
| 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 URI based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 17,473 students)
FIU vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 187.8% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at URI than Florida International University ($32,068.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than URI ($9,881 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 17.1% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($11,600 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Florida International University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 19.6% larger than aid received Florida International University ($13,257 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 13 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at URI (3.58)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or URI? 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 URI and FIU.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Florida International University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $6,300 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $6,210 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($17,228 vs. $23,438)
- FIU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($178 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/