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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn Tennessee Louisville FIU Georgia UofSC FAU IU UC| Florida State University | University of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $235 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Kentucky based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 31,547 students)
Florida State vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 185.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Kentucky than Florida State University ($30,913.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Kentucky ($14,003 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,592 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Florida State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 38.8% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,114 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 72 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Kentucky (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $400 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $51,000)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,750 vs. $22,750)
- Florida State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($214 vs. $235)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/