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Overview |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Cedarville University?
- Florida Southern College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Florida Southern than Cedarville University ($39,700.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Florida Southern ($25,462 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47.6% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($8,400 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($27,730 vs. $19,637)
Florida Southern vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 3 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Florida Southern College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,700)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/