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UCF Miami UofSC Florida State Nova Clemson FAU Coastal Carolina University of South Florida St. Petersburg CSU Elon Florida| Florida International University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | CofC | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
FIU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 54% | ||
Campus |
FIU | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 10,885 students)
FIU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 165.2% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at CofC than Florida International University ($35,338.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than CofC ($9,881 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 11.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,600 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Florida International University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 16.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,087 vs. $9,499)
FIU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or FIU .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 51 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CofC (3.94)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or CofC? 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 CofC and FIU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Florida International University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,200)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $4,272 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($17,228 vs. $21,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/