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Which is more affordable: Florida State University or the University of Florida?

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Which is more affordable: Florida State University or the University of Florida?

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Florida State University (FSU) tuition is slightly higher than the University of Florida (UF), so UF may be more affordable than FSU. FSU undergraduate resident cost of attendance is $23,790. UF undergraduate resident cost of attendance is $21,810. Those costs include fees, books, housing, food, etc. Tuition and fees on their own are actually lower at FSU and cost $5,616 for resident students while UF tuition and fees cost $6,380 for resident students.

The FSU website shares the estimated resident undergraduate cost breakdown as follows:

  • Tuition-$5,616
  • Fees-$50
  • Housing-$7,069
  • Food-$4,496
  • Books/Supplies-$1,000
  • Transportation-$1,120
  • Personal-$4,412
  • Total=$23,790

The UF website shares the estimated resident undergraduate cost breakdown as follows:

  • Tuition and Fees-$6,380
  • Books and Supplies-$810
  • Computer/Phone-$1,240
  • Housing-$6,350
  • Food-$4,600
  • Transportation-$1,120
  • Clothing Maintenance-$890
  • Personal-$420
  • Total= $21,810

These estimates are for the 2022-2023 academic year and will vary by student. Both schools offer information on financial aid and numerous scholarship opportunities.

For more information about the best colleges in Florida, check out this article: 2019 List of Best Colleges & Universities in Florida

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