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UT Nova Benedictine College Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Southeastern University Stetson University AMU Rollins| Florida Southern College | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $227 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Franciscan?
- Florida Southern College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Florida Southern than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($39,700.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Florida Southern ($25,310 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 32.1% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($9,390 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 65.3% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($27,730 vs. $16,779)
Florida Southern vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 7 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Florida Southern College (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Florida Southern College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/