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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | Florida Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 3,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $27,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $27,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 11,120 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 6,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $248 |
Diversity |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
FAU | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 3,281 students)
FAU vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Florida Southern?
- Florida Southern College is 1,474.1% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at Florida Southern than Florida Atlantic University ($39,700.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Florida Southern ($9,711 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 1.1% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($12,400 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Florida Atlantic University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 168.3% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($27,730 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or FAU .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 125 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
FAU vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Florida Atlantic University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $7,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($16,861 vs. $24,000)
- FAU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($174 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/