| FSU vs. MDC |
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|---|---|---|
#63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$2,838 Florida Residents $9,661 Out-of-State |
| $10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,848 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,140 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,350 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 24.22% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 30.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| Dual Credits 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 | ||
| Smaller43,889 | Total Enrollment | Larger58,941 |
| Smaller32,720 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger58,941 |
| 11,169 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller5,761 | Online Student Population | Larger18,051 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher14% |
| 96% | Retention Rate | - |
| 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 | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 2,167 | Number of faculty | 2,680 |
| Higher$117,911 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,511 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.