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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida Southern College | Florida State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 44,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #199 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | fsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $4,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $16,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $14,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $10,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 78,088 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 19,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 25% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1210/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $214 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Florida State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Florida State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Florida State?
- Florida Southern College is 887.1% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Florida Southern than Florida State University ($39,700.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Florida Southern ($14,003 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 7% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,592 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 172.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($27,730 vs. $10,169)
Florida Southern vs. Florida State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Florida State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida State or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 43 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida Southern vs. Florida State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Florida State? 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 Florida State and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Florida Southern College (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $42,700)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/