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Overview |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $246 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Florida Southern College is 375.1% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Florida Southern than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($39,700.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Florida Southern ($21,846 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 46.2% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($8,480 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 142.6% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($27,730 vs. $11,428)
Florida Southern vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 99 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Florida Southern College (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $15,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,700)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,812 vs. $24,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/