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UT Austin UT Arlington Florida UCF UNT USF Main Campus UH Auburn Texas Tech FIU Georgia UofSC| Florida State University | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 62% |
Admission |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 1170/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $193 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- Florida State University is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 30,885 students)
Florida State vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 262.1% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at UT Dallas than Florida State University ($40,064.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Florida State ($13,464 vs. $14,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 8.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($12,740 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than The University of Texas at Dallas (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 67.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,643 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 50 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UT Dallas? 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 Dallas and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $7,600 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,400)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,750)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($193 vs. $214)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/