- Both Florida Southern College (FSC) and Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FSC has more expensive tuition of $42,360 than PBA ($37,990).
- FSC has tighter acceptance rate of 51.46% than PBA (97.39%).
- FSC has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than PBA (1,110).
- PBA is larger with 3,828 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #5 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | West Palm Beach, FL |
FSC| Known as | PBA | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $37,990 |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $12,977 |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $20,990 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 97.39% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 39.66% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 3,828 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 3,027 |
| 560 | Graduate | 801 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 280 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,000 |
| 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: 1,400) $6,120 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 164 Full-time 162 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 396 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time |