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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1115/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 1,104 students)
Florida State vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UNCSA?
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 61.5% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($6,497.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at UNCSA than Florida State University ($23,731.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Florida State ($11,251 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 11.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,592 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 6.9% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,868 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 107 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $39,100)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/