- Both Florida Southern College (FSC) and Nova Southeastern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FSC has more expensive tuition of $42,360 than Nova Southeastern University ($37,080).
- FSC has tighter acceptance rate of 51.46% than Nova Southeastern University (58.17%).
- FSC has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Nova Southeastern University (1,170).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | Nova Southeastern University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
FSC| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $37,080 |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $24,140 |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $21,349 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 58.17% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 21.81% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 20,948 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 6,971 |
| 560 | Graduate | 13,977 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 5,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,329) $7,348 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 832 Full-time 931 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time |