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UT Nova UNF Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU Flagler Florida State FGCU Southeastern University Stetson University| Florida Southern College | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 3,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $45,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $45,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $25,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $35,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 8,879 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 5,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $233 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,957 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at JU than Florida Southern College ($45,050.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Florida Southern ($25,745 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 19.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,800 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($35,701 vs. $26,704)
Florida Southern vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JU (3.61)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than JU (57.3%)
Florida Southern vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or JU? 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 JU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Jacksonville University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $42,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,621 vs. $24,000)
- JU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($233 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/