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Overview |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $27,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $27,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 11,120 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,281 students)
Howard vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Florida Southern?
- Florida Southern College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Florida Southern than Howard University ($39,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Howard ($27,324 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 28.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,400 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($27,730 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 67 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Florida Southern? 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 Southern and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Florida Southern College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Howard University 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 $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/