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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn CU Boulder FIU Georgia UofSC FAU BYU LSU Miami| Florida State University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Utah | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 73% |
Admission |
Florida State | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 1180/1398 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $155 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Utah | ||
| 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 Utah based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 35,260 students)
Florida State vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Utah?
- University of Utah is 103.3% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Utah than Florida State University ($28,697.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Florida State ($13,341 vs. $14,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 2.8% lower than costs at Florida State University ($12,398 vs. $12,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Utah (86% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 39.1% larger than aid received Florida State University ($12,148 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 85 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Utah? 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 Utah and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Utah (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $9,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,400)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,750)
- Utah graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($155 vs. $214)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/