| Boston vs. FSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$70,702 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State |
| expensive$37,520 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State |
| More$46,502 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,848 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter16.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier24.22% |
| Favorable43.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,432 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,889 |
| Smaller10,314 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,720 |
| Smaller5,118 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,169 |
| Smaller732 | Online Student Population | Larger5,761 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
| Higher7% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| 96% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,559 | Number of faculty | 2,167 |
| Higher$163,290 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$117,911 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.