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Overview |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $252 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Bethel University than Florida Southern College ($41,110.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Bethel University ($27,324 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 7.9% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,490 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($27,730 vs. $24,586)
Florida Southern vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 45 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Florida Southern College (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,400)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($248 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/