- Florida Southern College (FSC) is a private school while Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FSC has more expensive tuition of $42,360 than FAMU ($17,725).
- FAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 45.63% than FSC (51.46%).
- FSC has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than FAMU (1,070).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
FSC| Known as | FAMU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 45.45% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 560 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,329) $7,348 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |