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JMU UCF Miami Mason Florida State Nova FAU Virginia Tech Mary Washington College University of South Florida St. Petersburg Old Dominion CNU| Florida International University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | VCU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 83% |
Admission |
FIU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $240 |
Diversity |
FIU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FIU | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 28,082 students)
FIU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 163.9% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at VCU than Florida International University ($33,726.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than VCU ($9,881 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 5.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,600 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Virginia Commonwealth University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Florida International University ($12,583 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 7 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or VCU? 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 VCU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Florida International University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $2,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,500)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $6,022 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $23,250)
- FIU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/