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Florida State Ohio State Georgia UCF Clemson UC Miami UT Austin University of Dayton USF Main Campus IU Ohio University| University of Florida | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Miami | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $255 |
Diversity |
Florida | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Florida | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 19,107 students)
Florida vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Miami?
- Miami University is 220.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Miami than University of Florida ($35,371.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Miami ($11,740 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 44.5% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,950 vs. $15,824)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida as Miami University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 39.8% larger than aid received University of Florida ($14,752 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 18 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Miami? 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 Miami and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Miami University (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $8,300 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,300)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $8,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($15,815 vs. $24,750)
- Florida graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($163 vs. $255)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/