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USD Florida UCF UCSD USF Main Campus UC Riverside Auburn FIU Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Georgia UofSC| San Diego State University | Florida State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 44,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #199 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | fsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $14,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $10,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 89% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 78,088 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 19,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 25% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1210/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $214 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Florida State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 37,402 students)
San Diego State vs. Florida State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Florida State?
- San Diego State University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at San Diego State than Florida State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Florida State ($13,017 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 70.1% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($11,592 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than San Diego State University (89% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 2.4% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($10,169 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Florida State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Florida State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida State or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 85 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- San Diego State has a higher acceptance rate (39.3%) than Florida State (25%)
San Diego State vs. Florida State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or Florida State? 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 Florida State and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than San Diego State University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $5,401 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($15,349 vs. $20,750)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($158 vs. $214)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/