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UT Nova UT Austin Eckerd College DBU St. Mary's University UCF USF Main Campus FAU Texas State FGCU Baylor| Florida Southern College | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $261 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Florida Southern College ($49,886.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Florida Southern ($27,193 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 11.9% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,400 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($38,787 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 37 points higher than at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (1135)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Florida Southern College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $1,271 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,271)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/