Comparative 1988-1989 data about the State University System of Florida is provided in the form of tabular displays, charts, graphs, and a glossary of terms and abbreviations. A section on institutional characteristics presents data on campus size, headcounts, student age, out-of-state students, and part-time students. Admissions data covers Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, American College Test scores, Graduate Record Examination scores, high-school grade point averages, county of residence, and transfer student information. Enrollment data focuses on enrollment trends from 1978-79 through 1988-89, full-time equivalents, credit hour load; county, state, or nation of residence; sex; race; course load; and age. A section on degree programs offers statistics on academic degree programs approved; headcounts by discipline and level; headcounts by discipline, race, and sex; and degrees granted by discipline, institution, race, and sex. Additional statistics describe registration, tuition, room and board, and local fees; financial aid awards; and fee waivers. Data on appropriations and expenditures and contracts and grants activities are also presented. Personnel data address number of faculty by age, race, sex, rank, and tenure status. Access and equity data outline 5-year equal opportunity/affirmative action goals. (JDD)