| FSU vs. Boston |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,656 Florida Residents $18,786 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,680 |
| cheaper$11,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,900 |
| Less$9,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,075 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier25.04% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.66% |
| Lower30.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.60% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger44,161 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,287 |
| Larger32,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,982 |
| Larger11,225 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,305 |
| Larger5,458 | Online Student Population | Smaller814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher6% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,045 | Number of faculties | 1,379 |
| Lower$110,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$149,402 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.