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UT Nova Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Southeastern University Stetson University Rollins Florida State Flagler| Florida Southern College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | SWU | ||
| 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
- Florida Southern College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (3,194 students vs. 1,188 students)
Florida Southern vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or SWU?
- Florida Southern College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($41,500.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Florida Southern than Southern Wesleyan University ($41,500.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Florida Southern ($20,336 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 29.5% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,654 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 42.3% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($26,704 vs. $18,771)
Florida Southern vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or SWU? 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 SWU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/