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Clemson Florida UCF USF Main Campus Georgia Auburn CofC Virginia Tech FIU NC State FAU LSU| Florida State University | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $240 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UofSC | ||
| 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 UofSC based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 35,653 students)
Florida State vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 205.5% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at UofSC than Florida State University ($33,528.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UofSC ($14,003 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,592 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Florida State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 47.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,169 vs. $6,880)
Florida State vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 5 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $300 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,250)
- Florida State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/