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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Berry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Berry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 2,360 students)
Florida State vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Berry College?
- Berry College is 873.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Berry College than Florida State University ($39,150.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Berry College ($14,003 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Berry College ($11,592 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 191.8% larger than aid received Florida State University ($29,670 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 36 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Berry College? 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 Berry College and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Berry College (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,700)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/