Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Iowa Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Michigan State Purdue Nebraska| Florida State University | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Florida State | ISU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | iastate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Florida State | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $8,678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
Florida State | ISU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Florida State | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $246 |
Diversity |
Florida State | ISU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida State | ISU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 29,969 students)
Florida State vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or ISU?
- Iowa State University is 115.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at ISU than Florida State University ($25,162.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than ISU ($14,003 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 23.9% lower than costs at Florida State University ($9,358 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Iowa State University (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,043 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 73 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or ISU? 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 ISU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Iowa State University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,118 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,868)
- Florida State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($214 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/