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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech| Florida International University | Florida Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 3,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $27,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $27,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 11,120 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 6,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $248 |
Diversity |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 3,281 students)
FIU vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Florida Southern?
- Florida Southern College is 740.9% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.2% higher at Florida Southern than Florida International University ($39,700.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Florida Southern ($9,881 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 6.9% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,600 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Florida International University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 150.1% larger than aid received Florida International University ($27,730 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 82 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
FIU vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Florida International University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,700)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $6,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($17,228 vs. $24,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($178 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/