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KSU Florida UCF USF Main Campus GS Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Georgia Tech LSU| Florida State University | Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $245 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Georgia State | ||
| 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 Georgia State based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 36,516 students)
Florida State vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Georgia State?
- Georgia State University is 78% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Georgia State than Florida State University ($22,389.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Georgia State ($14,003 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,592 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Florida State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,563 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 159 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Georgia State? 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 Georgia State and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Georgia State University (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,200)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $2,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,699)
- Florida State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/