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Florida UCF Clemson USF Main Campus UofSC Auburn FIU Mercer FAU KSU Georgia State Alabama| Florida State University | University of Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $197 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Georgia | ||
| 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 Georgia based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 40,607 students)
Florida State vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Georgia?
- University of Georgia is 143.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Georgia than Florida State University ($28,830.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Georgia ($14,003 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 6.3% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,904 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Florida State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 13.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,559 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 37 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Florida State University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $5,000 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $51,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $1,604 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,750)
- Georgia graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($197 vs. $214)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/