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UT Nova Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU CSU Southeastern University Wofford College Stetson University Rollins| Florida Southern College | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $269 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 1,199 students)
Florida Southern vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or PC?
- Florida Southern College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Florida Southern than Presbyterian College ($39,700.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Florida Southern ($21,571 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 9.7% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,300 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 24% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($34,379 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 90 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or PC? 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 PC and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Florida Southern College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,108)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($248 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/