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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn UofSC FIU Georgia FAU Clemson Coastal Carolina LSU Miami| Florida State University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | CofC | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
Florida State | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida State | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida State | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 11,729 students)
Florida State vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 211.2% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at CofC than Florida State University ($36,398.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than CofC ($14,903 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 10.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,740 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than College of Charleston (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 12.4% larger than aid received Florida State University ($9,811 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 74 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or CofC? 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 CofC and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than College of Charleston (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,200)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,500)
- Florida State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/