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Overview |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Florida Southern College is 256.5% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($41,500.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.5% higher at Florida Southern than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($41,500.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Florida Southern ($20,183 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 35.8% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,160 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 596.9% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($26,704 vs. $3,832)
Florida Southern vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Florida Southern .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $24,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/