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Overview |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or CofC?
- Florida Southern College is 217.1% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Florida Southern than College of Charleston ($39,700.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Florida Southern ($21,120 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 4.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,400 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 191.9% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($27,730 vs. $9,499)
Florida Southern vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 31 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or CofC? 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 CofC and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Florida Southern College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $3,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,700)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC 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/