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St Lawrence University Skidmore College UT Nova Union College Muhlenberg College Eckerd College Syracuse UCF Hamilton College Bucknell USF Main Campus| Florida Southern College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 1,607 students)
Florida Southern vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 52% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Florida Southern College ($60,350.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($27,324 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 36.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,400 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 59.9% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($44,331 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Florida Southern College (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/