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UT Nova Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Southeastern University Stetson University Rollins Florida State Flagler| Florida Southern College | High Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $231 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or HPU?
- Florida Southern College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Florida Southern than High Point University ($39,700.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than HPU ($27,324 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 33.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,400 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 46.5% larger than aid received High Point University ($27,730 vs. $18,930)
Florida Southern vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 59 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or HPU? 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 HPU and Florida Southern.
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $700 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $1,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,421 vs. $24,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($231 vs. $248)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/