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
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 10 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | $8,945 | $52,300 | $5,785 | $17,422 | 85% | 39.89 |
9. University of Miami
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 9 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $34,806 | $61,500 | $50,226 | $18,234 | 91% | 40.18 |
8. Florida International University
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 8 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | $7,051 | $53,200 | $6,556 | $16,950 | 91% | 43.20 |
7. Florida Gulf Coast University
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 7 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | $6,814 | $51,100 | $6,118 | $14,272 | 81% | 43.43 |
6. University of North Florida
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 6 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | $7,625 | $52,300 | $6,394 | $14,990 | 84% | 44.86 |
5. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 5 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $15,898 | $69,700 | $35,814 | $17,436 | 79% | 45.64 |
4. The University of West Florida
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 4 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | $7,482 | $48,900 | $6,360 | $12,654 | 84% | 46.42 |
3. University of Central Florida
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 3 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $7,826 | $53,800 | $6,368 | $16,180 | 92% | 47.38 |
2. Florida State University
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 2 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | $8,897 | $55,100 | $5,656 | $16,512 | 95% | 50.95 |
1. University of Florida
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
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| 1 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $10,500 | $60,300 | $6,381 | $14,830 | 97% | 64.72 |
