College comparison

Florida State University vs Harvard

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Florida State University Tallahassee, FL	Harvard Cambridge, MA
Acceptance rateHarvard University is more selective	24%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1270–1410	1510–1580
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,212	7,601
Avg net price	$11,297	$19,066
Median earnings (10 yr)Harvard reports higher median earnings	$61,675	$101,817
Graduation rate	86%	98%
Median debt	$18,000	$14,000
Economic mobility	2.2%	1.8%
Test policy	—	test-required
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

Harvard University is more selective: Florida State University's acceptance rate is approximately 24% and Harvard University's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida State University vs Harvard University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1270–1410 at Florida State University and 1510–1580 at Harvard University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.