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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UT | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $264 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Florida State | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UT based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 10,566 students)
Florida State vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UT?
- The University of Tampa is 646.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at UT than Florida State University ($30,036.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UT ($14,003 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 4.9% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,592 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 38% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,034 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 123 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UT (3.5)
- UT has a higher acceptance rate (26.3%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UT? 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 UT and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than The University of Tampa (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $400 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $4,807 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,557)
- Florida State graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($214 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/