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UT Nova Xavier University of Dayton Eckerd College Ohio State UCF USF Main Campus Baldwin-Wallace College FAU Duquesne University Kent State| Florida Southern College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | JCU | ||
| 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
- Florida Southern College is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,922 students)
Florida Southern vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at JCU than Florida Southern College ($45,490.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than JCU ($27,324 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 6.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,400 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($30,415 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 45 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or JCU? 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 JCU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Florida Southern College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,939)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/