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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | JU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 3,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $45,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $45,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $25,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $35,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida State | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 8,879 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 5,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 1110/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida State | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $233 |
Diversity |
Florida State | JU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Florida State | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 3,957 students)
Florida State vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 1,020.1% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at JU than Florida State University ($45,050.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than JU ($14,903 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 29.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,740 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Florida State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 308.9% larger than aid received Florida State University ($35,701 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Florida State .
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or JU? 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 JU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Jacksonville University (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $1,871 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $22,621)
- Florida State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($214 vs. $233)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/