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Overview |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $231 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | AMU | ||
| 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 Southern College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 1,310 students)
Florida Southern vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or AMU?
- Florida Southern College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Florida Southern than Ave Maria University ($39,700.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Florida Southern ($21,078 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 8.1% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,400 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($27,730 vs. $21,341)
Florida Southern vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 74 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than AMU (44.2%)
Florida Southern vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or AMU? 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 AMU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Ave Maria University (55% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $1,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,428 vs. $24,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($231 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU 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/