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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Miami Georgia UofSC FAU IU Kentucky LSU| Florida State University | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UC | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 64% |
Admission |
Florida State | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida State | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 41,155 students)
Florida State vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 185.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at UC than Florida State University ($26,862.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UC ($14,003 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,592 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 16.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,169 vs. $8,733)
Florida State vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 50 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UC? 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 UC and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,600)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/