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Pratt Institute NYU UT Nova Fordham Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU Syracuse Hunter FGCU| Florida Southern College | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $246 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or The New School?
- The New School is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at The New School than Florida Southern College ($52,926.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than The New School ($27,324 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 116.9% lower than costs at The New School ($12,400 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than The New School (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 29% larger than aid received The New School ($27,730 vs. $21,504)
Florida Southern vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or The New School? 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 The New School and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at The New School is higher than Florida Southern College (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $10,000 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $128 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/