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Overview |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 19,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #60 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $55,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $55,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $36,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $37,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 49,169 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 9,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 18.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $205 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Miami?
- University of Miami is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Miami than Florida Southern College ($55,440.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Miami ($27,324 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 36.4% lower than costs at University of Miami ($12,400 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than University of Miami (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 34.6% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($37,322 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 147 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Florida Southern (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Miami (3.7)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Miami (18.9%)
Florida Southern vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Miami? 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 Miami and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Florida Southern College (78% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $27,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($19,846 vs. $24,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/