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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Colorado State UW LSU Miami| Florida State University | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | MSU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $248 |
Diversity |
Florida State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 16,681 students)
Florida State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or MSU?
- Montana State University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at MSU than Florida State University ($27,391.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than MSU ($14,003 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Florida State University ($11,300 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,169 vs. $5,749)
Florida State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 84 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or MSU? 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 MSU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Montana State University (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,800)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/