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Florida UCF USF Main Campus UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech Auburn UT Arlington FIU Georgia UofSC UT Austin| Florida State University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UH | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 75% |
Admission |
Florida State | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $204 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UH | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Florida State based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 44,161 students)
Florida State vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UH?
- University of Houston is 115.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at UH than Florida State University ($20,877.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UH ($14,003 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 11.3% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,418 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Houston (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 12.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,457 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 61 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UH? 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 UH and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Houston (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $7,600 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,400)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,750)
- UH graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($204 vs. $214)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/