- Both San Diego State University (San Diego State) and Florida International University (FIU) are public.
- San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA and FIU is located in Miami, FL.
- San Diego State has more expensive tuition of $20,170 than FIU ($18,963).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than FIU (54.07%).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than San Diego State (37,402 students).
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| #183 in National Universities #37 in California | Rankings | #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Diego, CA | Location | Miami, FL |
San Diego State| Known as | FIU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state |
| $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state |
| $8,114 | Financial Aid | $6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 35.42% | Acceptance Rate | 54.07% |
| 24.87% | Yield | 40.58% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 37,402 | Total Students | 55,609 |
| 32,194 | Undergraduate | 45,688 |
| 5,208 | Graduate | 9,921 |
| 1,456 | Online Enrollment | 14,804 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $55,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 954 Full-time 904 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time |
| $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time |