Florida Southern vs CBU-Memphis

Florida Southern College and Christian Brothers University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Florida Southern, nestled in the heart of Lakeland, Florida, boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its selectivity in admissions. Christian Brothers, located in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, offers a more open admissions policy. While Florida Southern's student body is predominantly female, Christian Brothers has a more balanced gender ratio. Both institutions excel in different areas of study; Florida Southern is renowned for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, while Christian Brothers is known for its exceptional engineering and business programs. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these two outstanding universities and discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Christian Brothers University	Florida Southern College
Overview
Location	Memphis, Tennessee	Lakeland, Florida
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.6%	60.9%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	1030 - 1280	1160 - 1335
ACT range	18 - 25	25 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	27.0%
Students submitting ACT score	68.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	1,167	10,759
Total number of admissions given out	1,127	6,550
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	792
Yield rate	24.0%	12.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,715	$55,100
Average net price	$18,997	$25,783
Tuition	$34,820	$38,180
Room & board	$9,417	Room/dormitory: $7,224 Meal plan: $4,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,858	100.0% Average amount $28,545
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $6,547	61.0% Average amount $5,373
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $7,651	9.0% Average amount $16,516

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,321 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	2,811 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students	473 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%	575 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	14.5%	3.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	605	2,329
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Education Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	67.7%
Dropout rate	18.3%	32.3%
Transferred out	20.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,541 Year 2: $94,892 Year 3: $102,010 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,329 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,730 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,648 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $69,936 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,698 Year 2: $52,663 Year 3: $53,525 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,880 Year 2: $44,963 Year 3: $44,386 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,110 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $37,215 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,131 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: N/A Natural Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,354 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $91,572 Year 2: $97,959 Year 3: $102,635 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,917 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $63,784 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,540 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $62,799 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,940 Year 2: $42,030 Year 3: $43,176 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,221 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $42,416 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,714 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $40,542 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,572 Year 2: $27,494 Year 3: $35,552 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,324 Year 2: $27,488 Year 3: $34,008 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,262 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $28,615 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,604 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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