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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Iowa ISU LSU Miami| Florida State University | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $224 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 23,805 students)
Florida State vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Nebraska?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Nebraska than Florida State University ($24,900.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Nebraska ($14,003 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,592 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Florida State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 7.6% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,941 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 70 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $49,600)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,700)
- Florida State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($214 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/