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UT Nova Berry College Georgia State Eckerd College Mercer UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Georgia KSU| Florida Southern College | Oglethorpe University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1065/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 1,491 students)
Florida Southern vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Florida Southern College ($43,710.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Florida Southern ($20,094 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 16.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,400 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($36,867 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 32 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Oglethorpe University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/