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UT Nova Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Eckerd College Sewanee UCF Furman USF Main Campus Emory| Florida Southern College | Berry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Berry College | ||
| 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
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,360 students)
Florida Southern vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Berry College?
- Florida Southern College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Florida Southern than Berry College ($39,700.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Florida Southern ($25,359 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 12% lower than costs at Berry College ($12,400 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Berry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 7% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($29,670 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 7 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Berry College? 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 Berry College and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than Florida Southern College (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/