- Both Florida Southern College (FSC) and University of Miami are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- University of Miami has more expensive tuition of $59,926 than FSC ($42,360).
- University of Miami has tighter acceptance rate of 35.70% than FSC (51.46%).
- University of Miami has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than FSC (1,180).
- University of Miami is larger with 19,402 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | University of Miami View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #39 in National Universities #2 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Coral Gables, 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $59,926 |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $44,858 |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $37,806 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $85 graduate | |
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 35.70% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 20.22% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 19,402 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 12,504 |
| 560 | Graduate | 6,898 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 960 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,900 |
| 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: 4,495) $9,460 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,450 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,451 Full-time 283 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,599 Full-time 565 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $120,379 for Faculties $78,199 Part-time |