| FSU vs. NCSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,656 Florida Residents $18,786 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,895 North Carolina Residents $31,767 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,819 North Carolina Residents $31,793 Out-of-State |
| More$9,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,676 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter25.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier47.17% |
| Lower30.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.54% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger44,161 | Total Enrollment | Smaller36,700 |
| Larger32,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller26,254 |
| Larger11,225 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,446 |
| Larger5,458 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,124 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduate Rate | 84% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher9% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,045 | Number of faculties | 2,150 |
| Higher$110,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$108,689 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.