| FSU vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
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|---|---|---|
#63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,656 Florida Residents $18,786 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter25.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.95% |
| Favorable30.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.39% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller17,153 |
| Larger32,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,389 |
| Larger11,225 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,764 |
| Larger5,458 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,902 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,045 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
| Lower$110,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.