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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU K-State LSU Miami Clemson| Florida State University | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | KU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
Florida State | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida State | KU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 26,708 students)
Florida State vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or KU?
- University of Kansas is 150.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at KU than Florida State University ($26,960.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than KU ($14,003 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 14.4% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,136 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Kansas (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 9.5% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,140 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 70 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or KU? 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 KU and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Kansas (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $3,200 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $51,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,750)
- KU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/