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Florida UT Austin UCF Baylor USF Main Campus Texas Tech OU Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC UT Dallas| Florida State University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 59% |
Admission |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $193 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Florida State based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 44,161 students)
Florida State vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at Texas A&M than Florida State University ($36,239.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Texas A&M ($14,003 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 0.4% lower than costs at Florida State University ($11,550 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Texas A&M University College Station (89% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 20.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($12,278 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 3 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Florida State University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $14,200 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $51,400)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,750)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($193 vs. $214)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/