- Both Florida Southern College (FSC) and St. Thomas University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FSC has more expensive tuition of $42,360 than St. Thomas University ($34,770).
- St. Thomas University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.71% than FSC (51.46%).
- St. Thomas University is larger with 6,370 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | St. Thomas University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #22 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Miami Gardens, FL |
FSC| Known as | St Thomas University Saint Thomas University | |
| 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $34,770 |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $16,040 |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $24,848 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 48.71% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 22.29% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 6,370 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 3,950 |
| 560 | Graduate | 2,420 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 1,416 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 42% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 37% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 53% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,500 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,329) $7,348 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 781) $7,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,860 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 78 Full-time 593 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 293 Full-time 664 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,723 for Faculties $59,346 Part-time |