- Both The University of West Florida and Florida International University (FIU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- The University of West Florida has more expensive tuition of $19,241 than FIU ($18,963).
- The University of West Florida has tighter acceptance rate of 49.58% than FIU (54.07%).
- FIU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than The University of West Florida (1,140).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than The University of West Florida (13,521 students).
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| #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida | Rankings | #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pensacola, FL | Location | Miami, FL |
University of West Florida| Known as | FIU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state |
| $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state |
| $8,401 | Financial Aid | $6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 49.58% | Acceptance Rate | 54.07% |
| 38.56% | Yield | 40.58% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,521 | Total Students | 55,609 |
| 9,291 | Undergraduate | 45,688 |
| 4,230 | Graduate | 9,921 |
| 5,915 | Online Enrollment | 14,804 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $43,400 | 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: 1,445) $5,900 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 339 Full-time 286 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time |
| $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time |