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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| Florida Southern College | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $163 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Florida?
- Florida Southern College is 786.8% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Florida Southern than University of Florida ($39,700.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Florida Southern ($11,740 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 13.2% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,950 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than University of Florida (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 162.7% larger than aid received University of Florida ($27,730 vs. $10,555)
Florida Southern vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 105 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida Southern (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida Southern vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Florida? 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 Florida and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida Southern College (84% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $19,900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $8,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($15,815 vs. $24,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($163 vs. $248)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/