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Overview |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or AU?
- Florida Southern College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($41,500.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Florida Southern than Anderson University ($41,500.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Florida Southern ($22,222 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 12.3% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($12,290 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Anderson University ($26,704 vs. $25,586)
Florida Southern vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 94 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.72)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than AU (52.8%)
Florida Southern vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or AU? 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 AU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Anderson University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $5,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,500)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,862)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/