Head to head · Florida
University of Florida costs less than Florida International University at every income band federal data covers — between $1,477 and $5,105 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Florida International University | University of Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,003 | $1,982 | $5,021 |
| $30–48k | $7,873 | $2,768 | $5,105 |
| $48–75k | $10,925 | $7,151 | $3,774 |
| $75–110k | $14,568 | $12,905 | $1,663 |
| Over $110k | $18,200 | $16,723 | $1,477 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Florida International University first, then University of Florida. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Florida International University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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