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Florida UCF UNCW USF Main Campus Auburn ECU FIU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State Georgia UofSC| Florida State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | ASU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 47% |
Admission |
Florida State | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida State | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 20,436 students)
Florida State vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or ASU?
- Appalachian State University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($4,242.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at ASU than Florida State University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Florida State ($13,084 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Florida State University ($11,582 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Appalachian State University (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($10,169 vs. $7,443)
Florida State vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 58 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or ASU? 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 ASU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Appalachian State University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,750)
- ASU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/