- Florida Southern College (FSC) is a private school while The University of West Florida is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FSC has more expensive tuition of $42,360 than The University of West Florida ($19,241).
- The University of West Florida has tighter acceptance rate of 49.58% than FSC (51.46%).
- FSC has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than The University of West Florida (1,140).
- The University of West Florida is larger with 13,521 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | The University of West Florida View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Pensacola, FL |
FSC| Known as | University of West Florida | |
| 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) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $8,401 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 49.58% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 38.56% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 13,521 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 9,291 |
| 560 | Graduate | 4,230 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 5,915 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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: 1,445) $5,900 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 286 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time |