<p>I live in Jersey and will most probably move to Florida after I complete high school. Can you tell me the major differences of these three colleges, in terms of academics, social life, etc. Basically, tell me everything I would need to know to get a feel for which college is good for me. I don't really know anything about any of them, besides their statistics. Please help me out.</p>
<p>What are your grades, bc you may be able to get a scholarship to Miami</p>
<p>Well anyways Miami is closet to the beach. They have better football and there is more things to do in the surrounding areas. And that is enough for me to choose miami over florida and florida state.</p>
<p>Ok ,I think I'd be a good candiate to explain the differences, since I have friends at each of these colleges.</p>
<p>I'll Start upnorth
FSU- seen as the second flagship florida school, although UF would claim that its nowhere near its status. Florida State, is in the state capital so the cops are known to be quite *******s. Lots of drinking goes on, thursday-Saturday and the parties are legendary. As of late it has gotten the NAME FSTD, for all the sexually transmitted diseases which have been roaming, don't know if it's true. In terms of quality of education, its really underated. Football reins supreme in terms of sports, if its football season, you're expected to be at the doak. My rating 4/5</p>
<p>University of Florida
Each year gets more and more competitive, more and more students from around florida are starting to dislike it's admission procedures because they're like a lottery.Located in a very rural town, people seem to really dislike gainesville. Housing is really not great, dorms were rated as feeling dungeon
like. It has an even greater reputation then florida state when it comes to partying. Again football reigns supreme at UF, Alhtough they're basketball team won the national championship.In my opinion best academics in the state. My rating 4.2/5</p>
<p>University of Miami, this is the school which I have the greatest Knowledge about since I've been roaming there campus since I was a toddler. The campus is very nice, In my opinion best campus in florida, although the buildings could be a little nicer, I call it shade tree galore. If you come to UM, don't think you'll just stay on campus, 24/7, I never met anyone who has. The football games are incredible, the parties are great, an academics are okay. The greatest assest that UM has in my opinion is that it knows how to take care of its students, the wellness centers are incredible, and the school screams, big time university. And if you've never been around hispanic cultural get ready for a big blast of it. South florida isn';t like any other place in florida. My rating 4.1/5</p>
<p>Also I reccomend University of central florida, it's really rising fast/.</p>
<p>For the same reasons SoCal listed, I would go to University of Miami.</p>
<p>When quality of life, things to do in the surrounding area, athletics and academics are concerned, I think Miami is the best of the three by a good amount.</p>
<p>And we know you're biased towards miami so stop already...</p>
<p>FSU is indeed really underrated. UCF is def. a school on the rise. Only problem is, it's (i think?) the largest university in the nation. Too bad they didnt cut their numbers. They wouldnt be terribly off from FSU if they did.</p>
<p>its not yet the largest in the country, but the largest in the state or a really close second to UF. UCF really has no choice but to accept most of the people who apply, I think the florida legislature has money tied up to UCF depending on admission statistics.</p>
<p>miami = waste of money.</p>
<p>you could get a similar job going to UF or FSU for half the price.</p>
<p>^^^ Probably the smartest comment i've EVER seen on CC.</p>
<p>(i'd certainly go to UF if i could get in :( )</p>
<p>UF and FSU are (obviously) public schools. Miami is private. Tell us what your intended major is, and we will make more informative comments. In general, for in-state residents, it will be very hard to beat UF (or FSU for certain programs), especially after cost is factored in.</p>
<p>I know the most about UF, as I'm from G'ville, obviously. I would agree with most of what FSU-UF said, however I have to take a little issue with his statements about Gainesville. Perhaps I'm being a bitter townie, but seriously, Gainesville is about the same size as Tally. True, Tally is also the capital of the state...but if the cities are approximately the same size and Tally has other stuff going on, I would possibly even conclude that G'ville has more student-oriented opportunities (God knows there isn't much to do if you aren't a student...which I guess in a way agrees with the previous comment.)</p>
<p>In terms of academics, UF is generally considered better, however there is a very large number of majors to which this does not apply. FSU even has extremely highly ranked programs in some areas, so between these two, academic reputation is really contingent upon what you're interested in, with slight edge to UF if you really have no idea whatsoever.</p>
<p>All have excellent sports programs and school spirit, I think that goes without saying. As well as a lot of partying, and a lot of people in general.</p>
<p>I've never personally been to Miami (the city or the campus), so I really can't do much speaking for it. I suppose city-wise it must be given the edge, but considering it's about equal in academics, barring a few majors, is that really worth the price?</p>
<p>Well I was speaking of gainesville from what I heard from friends of mine who have gone to Gainesville from Miami, which is a world of a difference.</p>
<p>Okay well Miami is about 12 thousand more a year compared to the other schools since the person is out of state. If money is a factor then Miami could become the least expensive, bc they give out way more grant money then UF and FSU. Also 50% of UM students recieve academic scholarships.</p>
<p>That is perhaps true...I realized as I was posting that I know next to nothing about the financial situation for students who do not fall into the category of: instate students whose grades and scores, etc, provide them with no tuition. At my school, UF is the quintessential safety, often chosen above others, however, due to the fact that for essentially all of us, it's free. However, I ackowledge that that is not true for everyone, including the OP.</p>
<p>I would agree that FSU is indeed underrated but I still think that Miami and UF are much better overall.</p>
<p>The OP implies that his family is moving to Florida....hence he will qualify for in-state tuition. If this is indeed the case, there will be a lot more than a 12K difference between Miami and UF (or FSU). On a cost-basis, Miami cannot compete with UF for in-state residents. For an in-state resident to choose Miami over UF there must be other (non-cost and academic) factors at play.</p>
<p>Just look at the selectivity numbers. It is much tougher to get into Miami or UF than FSU. </p>
<p>Yes, FSU does have some programs that are better than UF's or Miami's but there are not THAT many programs.</p>
<p>Yes, Miami is expensive but that is the case with practically any city school. Look at BU, NYU, GWU and Miami. They are all expensive because they are all either in or right outside major citiies. Land prices in and around major cities is higher.</p>
<p>It depends what the OP is looking for. </p>
<p>If he/she is a city-oriented person and wants a lot of non-school related stuff to do off-campus such as restaurants, nightclubs, concerts and athletic events along with lots of school spirit and good academics then Miami wins hands down.</p>
<p>If the OP is looking more for the traditional college campus and traditional college town instead of being city-oriented with mostly all activities revolving around school along with lots of school spirit and good academics then University of Florida is the winner.</p>
<p>To the OP: Tell us more about what you are looking for in terms of a college environment and how much cost will be a factor and we can guide you in the right direction.</p>
<p>No one school is way better than the other two and Miami and UF are becoming almost indistinguishable in their academics.</p>
<p>If the op was moving to florida he wouldn't be considered instate until he lived there for a year. So how do we know he plans on doing that.</p>
<p>OK...we just don't have enough information for a rational response. First: will be the OP be an in-state resident? Second: what is his intended area of study? Third: what are his academic credentials?</p>