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Overview |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Elon?
- Elon University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Elon than Florida Southern College ($44,029.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Elon ($30,462 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 4.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,800 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 52.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($26,704 vs. $17,523)
Florida Southern vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 39 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Elon? 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 Elon and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Florida Southern College (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,700)
- Elon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/