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UT Nova UT Dallas Baylor Eckerd College UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University UCF OBU USF Main Campus| Florida Southern College | Dallas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $224 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or DBU?
- Florida Southern College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Florida Southern than Dallas Baptist University ($39,700.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than DBU ($27,324 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 32.6% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($9,351 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 47.5% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($27,730 vs. $18,797)
Florida Southern vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 117 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or DBU? 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 DBU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Florida Southern College (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($224 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/