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Iowa Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC| University of Florida | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | ISU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
Florida | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1090/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $246 |
Diversity |
Florida | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Florida | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 29,969 students)
Florida vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or ISU?
- Iowa State University is 93.8% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Florida than Iowa State University ($25,694.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than ISU ($11,740 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 17% lower than costs at University of Florida ($9,358 vs. $10,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Iowa State University (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 4.6% larger than aid received University of Florida ($11,043 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 135 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Florida students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or ISU? 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 ISU and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Iowa State University (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $8,900 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $53,700)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $8,053 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,815 vs. $23,868)
- Florida graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($163 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/