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UT Nova Eckerd College UH at Manoa UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU BYU Southeastern University BYU-I Stetson University| Florida Southern College | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $90 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than BYUH based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,735 students)
Florida Southern vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or BYUH?
- Florida Southern College is 535.2% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 535.2% higher at Florida Southern than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($39,700.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Florida Southern ($15,835 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 40.5% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($8,828 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 402.1% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($27,730 vs. $5,523)
Florida Southern vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 74 points higher than at BYUH (1098)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Florida Southern vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $5,600 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,700)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $15,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($8,759 vs. $24,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($90 vs. $248)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/