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Overview |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | UE | ||
| 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
- Florida Southern College is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,017 students)
Florida Southern vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or UE?
- University of Evansville is 1% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at UE than Florida Southern College ($40,100.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Florida Southern ($19,301 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,400 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 22.9% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($34,067 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 15 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or UE? 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 UE and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Florida Southern College (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $3,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/