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Overview |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Lipscomb?
- Florida Southern College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Florida Southern than Lipscomb University ($39,700.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Lipscomb ($27,324 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 13.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,400 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($27,730 vs. $24,404)
Florida Southern vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 4 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Florida Southern College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,700)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/