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ISU Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU IU Georgia UofSC FAU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia| Florida State University | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $223 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 30,015 students)
Florida State vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Iowa?
- University of Iowa is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Iowa than Florida State University ($30,674.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Iowa ($14,003 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 1% lower than costs at Florida State University ($11,476 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Iowa (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($10,169 vs. $9,959)
Florida State vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 51 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Iowa (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $8,400 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $866 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,616)
- Florida State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($214 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/