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Overview |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at TCU than Florida Southern College ($53,890.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than TCU ($27,324 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 14.9% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($12,400 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($28,048 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 48 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Southern (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than TCU (56.1%)
Florida Southern vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or TCU? 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 TCU and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Florida Southern College (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $42,700)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/