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UT Nova Skidmore College Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus Lipscomb FAU Belmont Union College FGCU Samford University| Florida Southern College | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $256 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,731 students)
Florida Southern vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Union University?
- Florida Southern College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Florida Southern than Union University ($39,700.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Union University ($27,324 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15.5% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,740 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($28,520 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 9 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Union University (52.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Union University? 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 Union University and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Florida Southern College (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $840 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,840)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($248 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/