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UT Nova Eckerd College Rollins UCF USF Main Campus FAU Stetson University UNF JU FGCU CofC| Flagler College St Augustine | Florida Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 3,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $27,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $27,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 11,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | 6,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or Florida Southern?
- Florida Southern College is 73.3% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Florida Southern than Flagler College St Augustine ($39,700.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Flagler College St Augustine than Florida Southern ($26,547 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 9.6% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($12,400 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Flagler College St Augustine (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 133.9% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($27,730 vs. $11,857)
Flagler vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 101 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Flagler (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Flagler vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or Florida Southern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Florida Southern and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Florida Southern College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/