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These Are The 10 Best Value Colleges In Florida

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Choosing a college is a difficult decision.  There are so many choices out there and so much to consider.  You have to think about finances, location, is it the right choice for your future.  All of these things and more can make picking the right college seem daunting and stressful.  Making the right decision at a young age can define your future.  How do you know which is best for you?

Thanks to SmartAsset, you'll see below, these are the 10 best value colleges in Florida.  So, where in Florida are students getting the most out of their investment? In this study, the best colleges and universities were compared in each state.  They were evaluated based on five metrics, including scholarships, average starting salaries for graduates, tuition, living costs, and student retention. These are the results for Florida

10. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
10Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL$8,945$52,300$5,785$17,42285%39.89

9. University of Miami

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
9University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL$34,806$61,500$50,226$18,23491%40.18

8. Florida International University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
8Florida International UniversityMiami, FL$7,051$53,200$6,556$16,95091%43.20

7. Florida Gulf Coast University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
7Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL$6,814$51,100$6,118$14,27281%43.43

6. University of North Florida

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
6University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL$7,625$52,300$6,394$14,99084%44.86

5. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
5Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL$15,898$69,700$35,814$17,43679%45.64

4. The University of West Florida

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
4The University of West FloridaPensacola, FL$7,482$48,900$6,360$12,65484%46.42

3. University of Central Florida

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
3University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL$7,826$53,800$6,368$16,18092%47.38

2. Florida State University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
2Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL$8,897$55,100$5,656$16,51295%50.95

1. University of Florida

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value - Index
1University of FloridaGainesville, FL$10,500$60,300$6,381$14,83097%64.72