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Overview |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/30 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 2,958 students)
Florida Southern vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Valpo than Florida Southern College ($43,400.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Florida Southern ($22,755 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 6.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,400 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($34,706 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 13 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Florida Southern College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Valpo 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/