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UCF Florida State Miami UT Nova FAU Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF ASU Florida Tech| Florida International University | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $197 |
Diversity |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FIU | USF Main Campus | ||
| 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 USF Main Campus based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 49,600 students)
FIU vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or USF Main Campus?
- Florida International University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($4,721.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at FIU than University of South Florida Main Campus ($16,529.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than USF Main Campus ($9,881 vs. $11,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 8.8% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($11,600 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than University of South Florida Main Campus (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($11,087 vs. $11,066)
FIU vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or FIU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 87 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus (3.64)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
FIU vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or USF Main Campus? 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 USF Main Campus and FIU.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than Florida International University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $3,400 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,500)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $1,919 lower median federal student loan debt than USF Main Campus graduates. ($17,228 vs. $19,147)
- FIU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than USF Main Campus graduates. ($178 vs. $197)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/