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Overview |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | SCAD | ||
| 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
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or SCAD?
- Florida Southern College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Florida Southern than Savannah College of Art and Design ($39,700.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than SCAD ($27,324 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 25.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($12,400 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 110.8% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($27,730 vs. $13,157)
Florida Southern vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 108 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or SCAD? 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 SCAD and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Florida Southern College (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,800)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/