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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | AMU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $231 |
Diversity |
Florida State | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Florida State | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 1,310 students)
Florida State vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 525.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at AMU than Florida State University ($25,168.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than AMU ($14,003 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 15.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,592 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 109.9% larger than aid received Florida State University ($21,341 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 117 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AMU (3.6)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or AMU? 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 AMU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Ave Maria University (74% vs. 41%)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $1,678 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $22,428)
- Florida State graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($214 vs. $231)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/