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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Texas A&M Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Arkansas LSU Miami| Florida State University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | OU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| 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 | 1130/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $206 |
Diversity |
Florida State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | OU | ||
| 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
- Florida State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 28,308 students)
Florida State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or OU?
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($4,920.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at OU than Florida State University ($21,488.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than OU ($14,003 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 36.1% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,592 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Florida State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 3.9% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,561 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 11 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or OU? 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 OU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $51,400)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,750)
- OU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More OU 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/