- Both Florida Southern College (FSC) and Stetson University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Stetson University has more expensive tuition of $55,220 than FSC ($42,360).
- FSC has tighter acceptance rate of 51.46% than Stetson University (67.83%).
- Stetson University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than FSC (1,180).
- Stetson University is larger with 3,928 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | Stetson University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #9 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | DeLand, FL |
FSC| Known as | | |
| 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 (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $55,220 |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $17,586 |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $40,221 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 67.83% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 10.86% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 3,928 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 2,561 |
| 560 | Graduate | 1,367 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 247 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,800 |
| 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 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: 1,742) $8,820 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 278 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 855 Full-time 158 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,657 for Faculties $56,519 Part-time |