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Overview |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or GS?
- Florida Southern College is 808.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.4% higher at Florida Southern than Georgia Southern University ($39,700.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Florida Southern ($15,352 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 20.2% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,316 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 214.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($27,730 vs. $8,806)
Florida Southern vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 83 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or GS? 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 GS and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Georgia Southern University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- GS graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/