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Valencia College MDC FSW BC FSCJ St Petersburg College Seminole State Daytona State College HCC South Florida Community College Francis Marion University St. Leo University| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 72% |
Admission |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $113 |
Diversity |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCF vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Santa Fe College?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.7% higher at Santa Fe College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,418.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than SCF ($11,380 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 108.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,008 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Santa Fe College (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students is 102.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($4,908 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or SCF .
SCF vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or Santa Fe College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Santa Fe College and SCF.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $3,800 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $2,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Santa Fe College graduates. ($8,610 vs. $11,025)
- SCF graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Santa Fe College graduates. ($89 vs. $113)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/