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Florida UCF USF Main Campus FIU Auburn Georgia UofSC Tulane FAU University of Richmond LSU Clemson| Florida State University | University of Miami | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 19,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #60 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $55,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $55,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $36,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $37,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 49,169 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 9,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 18.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $205 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida State | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 19,402 students)
Florida State vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Miami?
- University of Miami is 1,278.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.2% higher at Miami than Florida State University ($55,440.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Miami ($14,003 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 45.9% lower than costs at University of Miami ($11,592 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Miami (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 267% larger than aid received Florida State University ($37,322 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 104 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Miami (3.7)
- Florida State has a higher acceptance rate (25%) than Miami (18.9%)
Florida State vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Miami? 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 Miami and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Florida State University (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $18,800 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $51,400)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $904 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($19,846 vs. $20,750)
- Miami graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($205 vs. $214)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/