University of Houston (UofH) vs FIU-Miami

Nestled in the vibrant cities of Houston, Texas, and Miami, Florida, University of Houston (UH) and Florida International University (FIU) stand as prominent institutions of higher learning. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they offer distinct experiences shaped by their unique locations, academic strengths, and student demographics. UH boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. FIU, on the other hand, offers a more diverse student body, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of South Florida. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these two universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Florida International University	University of Houston
Overview
Location	Miami, Florida	Houston, Texas
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	64.0%	65.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1060 - 1240	1140 - 1330
ACT range	21 - 27	23 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	87.0%	51.0%
Students submitting ACT score	13.0%	12.0%
Total number of applicants	16,406	29,721
Total number of admissions given out	10,502	19,474
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,061	5,437
Yield rate	38.7%	27.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,903 Out of state: $39,301	In state: $25,516 Out of state: $37,708
Average net price	$9,398	$14,339
Tuition	In state: $4,721 Out of state: $16,529	In state: $8,685 Out of state: $20,877
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,488 Meal plan: $3,588	Room/dormitory: $5,542 Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $11,586	79.0% Average amount $10,409
Students receiving federal student loan	85.0% Average amount $5,224	28.0% Average amount $4,941
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,824	3.0% Average amount $13,286

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	46,415 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%	38,581 Men 48.8% Women 51.2%
Graduate students	10,249 Men 38.5% Women 61.5%	8,450 Men 45.2% Women 54.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	7.9%	7.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,688	8,397
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Multidisciplinary Studies	Business Engineering Psychology Health Professions Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	24:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.1%	62.0%
Dropout rate	9.5%	25.3%
Transferred out	17.9%	8.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,867 Year 2: $166,709 Year 3: $162,730 Computer Systems Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,550 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $100,244 Construction Engineering Technologies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,373 Year 2: $74,200 Year 3: $85,116 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,847 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $80,186 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,376 Year 2: $72,274 Year 3: $77,169 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,392 Year 2: $66,897 Year 3: $76,277 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,334 Year 2: $62,579 Year 3: $75,146 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,605 Year 2: $67,685 Year 3: $73,550 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,490 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $72,602 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,454 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $72,563	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $110,469 Year 2: $120,138 Year 3: $121,476 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,237 Year 2: $92,563 Year 3: $101,684 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $83,905 Year 2: $92,809 Year 3: $101,554 Optometry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $91,785 Year 2: $95,549 Year 3: $99,780 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,557 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $90,735 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,747 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $89,796 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $70,167 Year 2: $74,200 Year 3: $87,533 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,967 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $85,834 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,141 Year 2: $67,380 Year 3: $83,990 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,713 Year 2: $73,530 Year 3: $79,151

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