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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Covenant College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lookout Mountain, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | covenant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $37,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $37,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $11,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $25,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $26,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida State | Covenant College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Covenant 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 Covenant College based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 886 students)
Florida State vs. Covenant College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Covenant College?
- Covenant College is 838.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at Covenant College than Florida State University ($37,760.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Covenant College ($14,003 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Covenant College ($11,592 vs. $11,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 162.1% larger than aid received Florida State University ($26,658 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Covenant College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Covenant College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Covenant College or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 26 points higher than at Covenant College (1189)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Covenant College (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Covenant College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Covenant 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 Covenant College and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Covenant College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,600)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Covenant College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,500)
- Florida State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Covenant College graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/