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UConn Florida UCF USF Main Campus UVM Penn State Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC Rutgers UMass Dartmouth| Florida State University | University of Massachusetts Amherst | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UMass | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Florida State | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1260/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $248 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Florida State | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 32,229 students)
Florida State vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 302.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at UMass than Florida State University ($37,405.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UMass ($14,003 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($11,592 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 21.4% larger than aid received Florida State University ($12,350 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 11 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UMass? 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 UMass and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $3,800 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/