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Westmont College Biola University UT USD Nova Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Eckerd College UCF Chapman USF Main Campus| Point Loma Nazarene University | Florida Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $27,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $27,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 11,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 6,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,281 students)
PLNU vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Florida Southern?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at PLNU than Florida Southern College ($40,400.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than PLNU ($27,324 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 5.1% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($11,800 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Florida Southern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($27,730 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 24 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
PLNU vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Florida Southern? 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 Florida Southern and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Florida Southern College (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More PLNU 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/