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Miami, FL · Jacksonville, FL
| Florida International University | University of North Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,288/yr | $10,154/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,003/yr | $6,647/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $16,500 | $15,531 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,873/yr | $6,866/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,925/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,568/yr | $13,842/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,200/yr | $17,730/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $175/mo | $165/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,080/yr | $11,810/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,584/yr | $11,950/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,240/yr | $5,397/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,462/yr | $20,983/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,565/yr | $6,389/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,964/yr | $20,793/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 17% | 23% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 55% | 53% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1260 | 1070–1270 |
| SAT average | 1163 | 1153 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–27 · Math 18–25 | English 18–25 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 25,034 | 21,568 |
| Students accepted | 14,729 | 13,430 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,169 | 2,816 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 35% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 91% | 70% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 9% | 30% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 74% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,249/yr | $56,343/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,426–$87,897 | $37,373–$79,957 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 63% | 66% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 64% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,768/yr | $46,546/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 51% |
| Pell students who graduate | 76% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | 14% | 7.2% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,465/yr | $51,315/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Psychology 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% | Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $114,379/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $76,508/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 39,508 | 13,359 |
| Students per professor | 24 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 9,530 | 2,419 |
| Average professor pay | $11,817/mo | $9,595/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 98% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $23,924 | $37,074 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Miami, FL | Jacksonville, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1965 | 1969 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.7% | 2.2% |
| Men | 45% | 42% |
| Women | 55% | 58% |
| White students | 8.5% | 55% |
| Black students | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 68% | 17% |
| Asian students | 2.8% | 6% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 41% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 34% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 8.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,518/yr | $8,135/yr |
| Endowment | $337.7M | $148.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,403 | 3,780 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,100/yr | $6,017/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,056/yr | $4,856/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Independent | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 441 | 325 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.4M | $3.7M |
| Athletics budget | $42.4M | $18.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $42.4M | $18.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $951,508 | $193,396 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.