Florida International University vs. Florida State University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Florida law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Florida State University is the more selective admit (median LSAT 166 vs 161); Florida International University posts the higher first-time bar passage (88.34% vs 87.22%); Florida State University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($19,952 vs $20,039); Florida International University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (93% vs 92.4%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricFlorida International UniversityFlorida State UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT161166Florida State University
Median undergraduate GPA3.803.93Florida State University
Acceptance rate18.8%16%Florida State University
Cost
Resident tuition$20,039$19,952Florida State University
Non-resident tuition$34,684$41,238Florida International University
Median grant$10,365$15,464Florida State University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage88.34%87.22%Florida International University
Two-year ultimate bar passage93.59%95.17%Florida State University
Bar passage vs. state average+15.4 pts+13.9 ptsFlorida International University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment93%92.4%Florida International University
Large-firm (250+) employment17.2%17.4%Florida State University
Federal clerkships0.6%3.8%Florida State University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 80.88% in 2011 to 88.34% in 202575%80%85%90%95%100%111315182022242588.34%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Florida International University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 86.19% in 2011 to 87.22% in 202570%75%80%85%90%95%111315182022242587.22%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Florida State University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $16,585 in 2011 to $20,039 in 2025$16,000$18,000$20,000$22,000$24,0001113151719212325$20,039
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Florida International University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $18,343 in 2011 to $19,952 in 2025$17,000$18,000$19,000$20,000$21,0001113151719212325$19,952
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Florida State University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Florida International University or Florida State University harder to get into?

Florida State University is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 166 against Florida International University's 161.

Which is cheaper, Florida International University or Florida State University?

Florida State University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $19,952 versus Florida International University's $20,039.

Which has better bar passage, Florida International University or Florida State University?

Florida International University has the higher first-time bar passage, 88.34% against Florida State University's 87.22%.

Which has better job outcomes, Florida International University or Florida State University?

Florida International University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (93% vs 92.4%).

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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