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Overview |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $261 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Florida Southern College ($42,100.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Florida Southern ($28,311 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 10.4% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($12,500 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($27,914 vs. $26,704)
Florida Southern vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 80 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Florida Southern College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,325)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/