UF v.s. FSU

Paying for College
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<p>I know, I am bringing up the ancient rivalry..</p>

<p>At first, I wasn't considering either, but then learned that would be the stupidest decision ever with both of their academics. (By the way, I am looking to go into pre-med). I am just wondering which of the two is generally the one to give more financial aid to its students to graduate with less indebtedness. I have been searching both and keep teetering both ways (very indecisive), and just want to finish and make a decision so I can complete the app. I want to actually have a REASON to pick one over the other, and figured this is probably the most important factor. </p>

<p>(I am also aware that people are saying UF students are arrogant, while FSU is more student-friendly and humble, and that almost made me cut out UF but it is closer to my home so it came right back..)</p>

<p>Also, I know my stats come matter in this situation. I am under the impression that I am much more likely to be put in FSU than UF. Here they are:</p>

<p>1720 (superscored) on my SAT:
560 CR, 620 M, 540 W. (Low, Ik)
3.77 GPA unweighted, 4.97 weighted. (not recalculated by them)
Lots of Dual Enrollment so I believe rigorous course load(50+ credits).
Currently ranking 1 of 522.
URM. (As much as I would not like to believe it, I have a feeling it matters)</p>

<p>500+ community service.
NHS Member 11th and 12th grade
HOSA Member 11th and 12th grade
Football player 10th grade
Have a couple of awards and stuff like that.</p>

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<p>Are you a Florida resident? If that’s the case you should apply to both as your Bright Futures money can go to pay for either school. Make sure you several Florida choices as that is a very nice benefit to get and if you need money, that these are grants, not self help make them particularly valuable.</p>

<p>I don’t know which school is likely to give you more, and even looking at the averages, it’s impossible to say so with any certainty. For high scoring kids,out of state, FSU has had more awards in the past, but if you are in state, and with your numbers, it is up in the air. Neither school guarnatees to meet need, nor do they most of the time, so for you, it’s really buying chances. Make sure one of them is a school that you know will accept you and that you can afford. </p>

<p>But I would absolutely apply to both if I were a FLorida resident.</p>

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<p>As as URM who is clearly a top 10% student your admission to either is quite good. As to different finances at either Florida State or U Flo, there is not going to be much difference as both are bound by the same laws and regulations.</p>

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<p>Ok, thanks. That’s reassuring, considering I was kinda freaking out doing these essays!</p>

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<p>The essays still deserve your best efforts. Don’t take anything for granted.</p>