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

Both are Florida law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Miami is the more selective admit (median LSAT 164 vs 161); Florida International University posts the higher first-time bar passage (88.34% vs 81.28%); Florida International University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($20,039 vs $66,720); Florida International University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (93% vs 88%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricFlorida International UniversityMiamiBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT161164Miami
Median undergraduate GPA3.803.79Florida International University
Acceptance rate18.8%24.6%Florida International University
Cost
Resident tuition$20,039$66,720Florida International University
Non-resident tuition$34,684$66,720Florida International University
Median grant$10,365$47,000Miami
Bar passage
First-time bar passage88.34%81.28%Florida International University
Two-year ultimate bar passage93.59%91.14%Florida International University
Bar passage vs. state average+15.4 pts+6.7 ptsFlorida International University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment93%88%Florida International University
Large-firm (250+) employment17.2%26.3%Miami
Federal clerkships0.6%0.3%Florida International 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: 84.31% in 2011 to 81.28% in 202565%70%75%80%85%90%111315182022242581.28%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Miami — 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: $39,848 in 2011 to $66,720 in 2025$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,000$70,0001113151719212325$66,720
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Miami — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Florida International University or Miami harder to get into?

Miami is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 164 against Florida International University's 161.

Which is cheaper, Florida International University or Miami?

Florida International University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $20,039 versus Miami's $66,720.

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

Florida International University has the higher first-time bar passage, 88.34% against Miami's 81.28%.

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

Florida International University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (93% vs 88%).

Florida International University vs Miami: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Florida International University leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

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

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