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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Florida for Students from Ecuador

15 Colleges
$30,858 Avg Tuition & Fees*
47% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When it comes to choosing a college, international students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida ranking.

Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for Ecuadorian students in Florida. Our ranking methodology focuses on a number of different objective factors - such as the overall value of the school, number of total international students at the school, and the percentage of international students on campus - to make this determination.

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Top Value Colleges in Florida for Students from Ecuador

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of South Florida - Main Campus tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Ecuadorian students in Florida. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school handed out 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.6% are international. Students studying at USF Tampa come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at USF Tampa can expect to pay, on average, about $17,324 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,126 a year in average tuition and fees.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13,988 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.4% are international. Students studying at FIU come from such countries as China, Venezuela, and India. International students at FIU can expect to pay, on average, about $18,963 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $24,211 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Out of the 15 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Central Florida is a large public school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 15,189 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.3% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to UCF to study. International students at UCF can expect to pay, on average, about $22,467 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $28,657 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Ecuadorian students in Florida list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9,775 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 7.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UF are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UF is about $28,659 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $30,130 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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A rank of #5 on our list means Florida State University is a great place for Ecuadorian students in Florida working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school handed out 9,735 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Panama come to Florida State to study. International students at Florida State can expect to pay, on average, about $21,683 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $26,707 a year in average tuition and fees.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of North Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida list. This fairly large public school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 3,573 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Brazil come to UNF to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNF runs, on average, about $19,407. Graduate students pay around $21,930 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida list. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,986 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Brazil come to FAU to study. International students at FAU can expect to pay, on average, about $17,324 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,482 per year.

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Ave Maria University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida list. Ave Maria University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Ave Maria, Florida that handed out 390 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The top three countries sending students to study at AMU are Canada, Colombia, and Ecuador. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at AMU runs, on average, about $24,610. Graduate students pay around $16,040 a year in average tuition and fees.

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The University of Tampa did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida ranking, coming in at #9. The University of Tampa is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 2,067 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 7.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UT come from such countries as Kuwait, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at UT can expect to pay, on average, about $31,274 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,014 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

With a ranking of #10, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 1,413 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. Students studying at NUS Florida come from such countries as Venezuela, Canada, and India. International students at NUS Florida can expect to pay, on average, about $34,570 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $22,790 a year in average tuition and fees.

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St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

St. Thomas University landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida. STU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami Gardens, Florida. It awarded 288 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at STU are China, Venezuela, and Brazil. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at STU runs, on average, about $32,940. Graduate students pay around $14,400 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida list. Lynn University Fighting Knights is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 445 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 16.7% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Lynn University Fighting Knights come from such countries as Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. International students at Lynn University Fighting Knights can expect to pay, on average, about $40,900 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,700 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Florida Institute of Technology landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 747 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 20.3% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to Florida Tech to study. International students at Florida Tech can expect to pay, on average, about $43,246 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $22,588 a year in average tuition and fees.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,348 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 13.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at U Miami are China, Kuwait, and Venezuela. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at U Miami runs, on average, about $54,760. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $41,036 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Miami Report

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Ecuadorian Students in Florida. Rollins is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winter Park, Florida. It awarded 679 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.3% are international. Students from as far away as Brazil, Venezuela, and India come to Rollins to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Rollins is about $54,740 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,190 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 15 schools only.

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