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