The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida.
| University of Florida | Florida State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 28 US News 2024 # 132 Times Higher Education 2024 # 168 QS World University 2024 | # 53 US News 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 461 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 35 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 98 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 56 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -114 PG Programs -85 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -79 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9 % | 58.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 SAT-1310 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1190 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28658 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30134 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11500 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 29362 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24420 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25680 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | #81 for Graduate Employability Rank (2023) Degree Average Salary Masters in Finance $218,000 MBA $110,000 Masters in Science $107,000 Bachelor of Science $101,000 Bachelor (Other) $99,000 Masters of Arts $73,000 | Some of the top employers of the university include: Insight Global, Techtronic Industries(TTi), Deloitte, RSM US LLP, PepsiCo, L3HarrisGallagher, KPMG LLP, EY, ALDI, Inc., Protiviti, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Finance: $133,000 Masters in Science: $100,000 Bachelor of Science: $95,000 Bachelor of Arts: $59,000 Doctorate: $55,000 |
| application requirements | Supplement statement for both UG and PG programs. International students are required to apply through university online portal and not common application portal. | - |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Hough Graduate School of Business | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 10 reviews | 9.0/10 Read 16 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Florida | Florida State University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
| Location Facts | Largest single-campus university in the nation. The only university in USA with 6 different healthcare colleges. The campus is bounded by Archer Road and University Avenue. You can visit local and state parks in Gainesville. | The main campus is located at Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State University Panama City is located 100 miles (160 km) from the main campus. |
| Library | 4,577,222 volumes, 8,099,054 microforms; 629,979 ebooks; 78,797 e-journals; 356 electronic databases. | The Florida State University Libraries provide collections and services to enhance the learning, teaching, research, and service activities of the University. The Libraries’ collections include over 4 million titles and offers access to more than 1,064 databases and 120,000 electronic journals, supplemented by a robust interlibrary loan program, including the statewide UBorrow system which includes over 15 million books from all 40 state university and college libraries. |
| Campus Life | Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History, | Florida State University is a traditional residential university wherein most students live on campus in university residence halls or nearby in privately owned residence halls, apartments and residences. Florida State currently has 18 residence halls on campus, housing undergraduate, graduate and international students. Florida State University has more than 700 organizations and clubs for students to join. They range from cultural and athletic to philanthropy.The Bobby E. Leach Student Recreation Center is a 120,000 square foot fitness facility located right in the heart of campus. The Leach Pool is a 16-lane by 25-yard indoor swimming facility with two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards. A complete spa area is located just off the pool deck and is equipped with two whirlpools, two steam rooms, and a sauna. The leach center provides over 100 free group fitness classes offered weekly along with personal training provided by NSCA-certified personal trainers. A large amount of student life is centered around the FSU Student Union, located on the North side of campus. The FSU campus is served by eight bus routes of the Seminole Express Bus Service. The Seminole Express Bus Service provides transportation to, around, and from campus to the surrounding Tallahassee areas for Faculty, Staff, Students and Visitors. |
| Hostel | #Living Expenses - $11500 | #On campus - $10458 #Off campus (not with family) - $10458 #Off campus (with family) - $4764 |
| Famous Alumni | Half a million students had graduated from University of Florida. Eight Former US ambassador, 6 astronauts, and 10 former lorida governors. Notable alumni are Michael Connelly (author), Maurkice Puncey (football center), Faye Dunaway (actress), Marco Rubio (senator of Florida), Kevin Ford (Astronaut), Katie Miller (American Government Appointee). | Winston Scott, Former NASA astronaut Norman Thagard, Former NASA astronaut and currently a tenured professor of engineering at Florida State University Lex Hester, Consolidation architect, former chief administrative officer in Orlando, Broward County and Jacksonville Margaret Keyes, American academic and heritage preserver. Sandon Berg, Film producer, actor, and screenwriter; co-founder of the United Gay Network Sara Blakely, President and founder of Spanx; judge on ABC's former reality television series American Inventor |
| City Life | Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County; It has a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course; Education, healthcare, retail and hospitality are the largest employing sectors; Unemployment rate was 3.0% in January 2020; Major tourist attractions are Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, etc. | Located on the edge of the tree-covered Red Hills region near the border of Georgia, Tallahassee enjoys four distinct seasons. The city’s Southern heritage influences its architecture, landscape, attitude and pace of life. Locals are friendly and inviting, uniting every football season to cheer on their hometown heroes, the FSU Seminoles and FAMU Rattlers. With three higher education institutions in town, locals can take advantage of cultural activities, sporting events and nightlife. The two universities’ music schools host student concerts and attract professional performers. Florida State University’s art, dance and writing programs also offer events. Local real estate is more affordable here than in some other Florida cities, despite rising property values and home sale prices. |
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