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Overview |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $270 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Pacific than Florida Southern College ($50,884.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Pacific ($27,324 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 16.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,400 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($33,340 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 82 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Florida Southern College (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,156)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($248 vs. $270)
- More Pacific 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/