Florida International University is a public research university with its main campus in Miami-Dade County. Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida.
| Florida International University | Florida State University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.4 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 124 US News 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 556 QS World University 2024 | # 53 US News 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 461 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 92 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 106 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 60 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 -41 PG Programs -29 | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -79 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1 % | 58.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1080 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1190 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 18566 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30828 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 30368 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 29362 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24420 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25680 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Executive MBA: $179,000 BBA: $142,000 MBA: $121,000 Masters in Finance: $101,000 Masters in Science: $94,000 Bachelor (Other): $90,000 | 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 | Submit official transcripts Submit personal statement Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements | - |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 3 reviews | 9.0/10 Read 16 reviews |
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| General Facts | Florida International University | Florida State University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1968 | |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
| Location Facts | Florida International's 344-acre (139 ha) campus is in the census-designated place of Westchester, a suburban residential area in Miami-Dade County. The Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) in North Miami is Florida International's 200-acre (91 ha) waterfront branch campus. FIU also has other smaller regional centers located throughout South Florida in both Miami-Dade County and Broward County, serving the local communities in research, continuing studies, and in culture. | The main campus is located at Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State University Panama City is located 100 miles (160 km) from the main campus. |
| Library | FIU has six libraries, Green Library, FIU's main library; the Glenn Hubert Library (Biscayne Bay Campus), the Wolfsonian Library, the Engineering Library, the Law Library, and the Medical Library. Together, the entire FIU university-wide Library holdings include over 2,097,207 volumes, 52,511 current serials, 3,587,663 microform units, and 163,715 audio visual units. | 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 | The Student Government Association presides over and funds the over 300 student clubs and organizations and honor societies at the university. Florida International University's student housing facilities are managed by the Office of Housing and Residential Life located on the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC). There are 3,300 students living on campus throughout 10 apartment buildings and 6 residence halls. FIU has many traditions from student spirit groups, alumni association events, and student spirit events. Incoming students can attend Panther Camp, originally a weekend retreat in the summer and now a two-day on-campus event, which began in 2006. FIU has three museums, the Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum and the Jewish Museum of Florida. Florida International University has seventeen varsity sports teams, named the Panthers and they compete in the NCAA Division I. | 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 | #On campus - $10882 #Off campus (not with family) - $12090 #Off campus (with family) - $7396 | #On campus - $10458 #Off campus (not with family) - $10458 #Off campus (with family) - $4764 |
| Famous Alumni | Carlos Alvarado-Larroucau, francophone writer, poet, essayist, professor Liz Balmaseda, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Benen, political writer and contributor to and producer of The Rachel Maddow Show Aimee Carrero, actress, Young & Hungry, Elena of Avalor Janet Dacal, Broadway actress and singer, known for her role as Carla in In the Heights Allie DiMeco, actress and musician, known for her role as Rosalina in Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band | 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 | Miami is one of the most vibrant metro areas in the U.S., and it's well on its way to becoming one of the largest international business hubs in the world. In Miami, each neighborhood reflects its diverse communities and adds to the character of the area and Miami-Dade County. Miami proper draws young professionals with a multitude of trade and banking careers, while Miami Beach still has a party-hard atmosphere. Miami residents can be found taking advantage of their coveted weather by relaxing on the beach or enjoying nearby natural areas, including Biscayne National Park and the Everglades. The cost of living in Miami is higher than the national average, with the most expensive investment being housing. Residents often enjoy many of the same activities as vacationers, including lounging on the beach. Sports fans fill the metro area's stadiums to cheer on professional basketball, baseball and football teams, while active residents pass the time playing golf, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. | 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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