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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg University of Missouri-Kansas City UNT Florida USF Main Campus Missouri State University-Springfield FGCU| Florida International University | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $211 |
Diversity |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FIU | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 16,216 students)
FIU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at FIU than Wichita State University ($16,529.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than WSU ($9,881 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 8.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,600 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Wichita State University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,087 vs. $7,110)
FIU vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 1 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or WSU? 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 WSU and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is the same as at Wichita State University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $6,100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $43,800)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $3,272 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $20,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($178 vs. $211)
- More WSU 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/