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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU UT Florida State Nova The University of West Florida FIU JU Eckerd College Florida| Florida Southern College | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $165 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | UNF | ||
| 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 North Florida is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or UNF?
- Florida Southern College is 827.4% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Florida Southern than University of North Florida ($39,700.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Florida Southern ($11,338 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 21.7% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,192 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than University of North Florida (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 217.2% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($27,730 vs. $8,742)
Florida Southern vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 32 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or UNF? 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 UNF and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than University of North Florida (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $4,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,000)
- UNF graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($165 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/