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Florida UCF University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook USF Main Campus Binghamton University Auburn FIU Penn State Georgia UofSC State University of New York at New Paltz| Florida State University | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UB | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
Florida State | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1190/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $201 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida State | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UB | ||
| 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 UB based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 32,099 students)
Florida State vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UB?
- University at Buffalo is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at UB than Florida State University ($24,990.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UB ($14,003 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 39.9% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($11,592 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University at Buffalo (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($10,169 vs. $8,521)
Florida State vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 42 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UB? 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 UB and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University at Buffalo (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $7,000 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,750)
- UB graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/