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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn Alabama Kentucky FIU Georgia UofSC Clemson FAU Ole Miss| Florida State University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $206 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 33,805 students)
Florida State vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Tennessee than Florida State University ($29,522.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Tennessee ($14,003 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 4.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,592 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than The University of Tennessee (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 4.2% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,593 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 1 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than The University of Tennessee (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $4,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,400)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,750)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/