Equal how? Titles won, national prestige? In that vein, you could argue equality, although NU was winning titles in the 70's when FSU was totally irrelevant. Like krc said though, we travel in hordes. FSU doesn't.
Not sure if FSU is *equal* to NU. But they are a GREAT get for the B12. Not really sure it's a good move for FSU though. They'll get their ass handed to them on the road in their B12 games. Especially in Norman and Austin.