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Overview |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 3,368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $39,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $39,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $28,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $23,633 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 5,206 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 3,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,368 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Hope College?
- Florida Southern College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($41,500.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Florida Southern than Hope College ($41,500.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Florida Southern ($28,643 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 13.3% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($12,180 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 13% larger than aid received Hope College ($26,704 vs. $23,633)
Florida Southern vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 33 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Florida Southern College (79% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/