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Overview |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Providence?
- Providence College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Providence than Florida Southern College ($56,980.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Providence ($27,324 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 33.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,400 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($30,971 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Providence (52.8%)
Florida Southern vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Providence? 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 Providence and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Florida Southern College (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/