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Overview |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 3,231 students)
Florida Southern vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Calvin College?
- Florida Southern College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Florida Southern than Calvin College ($39,700.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Florida Southern ($25,775 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 11.2% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,150 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Calvin College ($27,730 vs. $26,448)
Florida Southern vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 30 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Florida Southern College (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,449)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/