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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Ohio State Auburn FIU UC Georgia UofSC FAU University of Dayton IU| Florida State University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $255 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 19,107 students)
Florida State vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Miami?
- Miami University is 256.6% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at Miami than Florida State University ($35,371.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Miami ($14,003 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 36.5% lower than costs at Miami University ($11,592 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Florida State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,752 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 44 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Miami? 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 Miami and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Florida State University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,750)
- Florida State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($214 vs. $255)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/