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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU UCF Nova Eckerd College Florida State Flagler FIU Florida JU Miami| Florida Southern College | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $264 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or UT?
- Florida Southern College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Florida Southern than The University of Tampa ($39,700.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than UT ($27,324 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 2% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($12,160 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as The University of Tampa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 97.6% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($27,730 vs. $14,034)
Florida Southern vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 80 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT (3.5)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UT (26.3%)
Florida Southern vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or UT? 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 UT and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Florida Southern College (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $9,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,557)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($248 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/