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UCF USF Main Campus Georgia Auburn Clemson FIU Miami UofSC UT Austin FAU Purdue LSU| Florida State University | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Florida | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida State | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $163 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Florida | ||
| 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
- University of Florida is larger than than Florida State based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 44,161 students)
Florida State vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Florida?
- University of Florida is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($4,477.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Florida than Florida State University ($25,694.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Florida State ($11,740 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 5.9% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,950 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Florida State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 3.8% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,555 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 62 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Florida State has a higher acceptance rate (25%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida State vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Florida? 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 Florida and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida State University (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $11,200 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,400)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($15,815 vs. $20,750)
- Florida graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($163 vs. $214)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/