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Overview |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Xavier than Florida Southern College ($47,895.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Xavier ($30,462 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 0.1% lower than costs at Xavier University ($13,800 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($30,901 vs. $26,704)
Florida Southern vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 61 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Florida Southern College (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/