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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College FIU Santa Fe College FAU Florida Barry University Miami Nova| Broward College | St Petersburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Largo, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 23,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | spcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $1,943 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $7,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,883 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $2,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
BC | St Petersburg 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 | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $16,249 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $168 |
Diversity |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | St Petersburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than St Petersburg College based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 23,501 students)
BC vs. St Petersburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or St Petersburg College?
- Broward College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than St Petersburg College for in-state tuition ($1,968.00 vs. $1,943.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at St Petersburg College than Broward College ($7,774.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Petersburg College than BC ($2,132 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Petersburg College are 79.2% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,883 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than St Petersburg College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Petersburg College students is 44% larger than aid received Broward College ($8,827 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or St Petersburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Petersburg College or BC .
BC vs. St Petersburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg College and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $1,700 more per year than St Petersburg College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,700)
- Broward College students graduate with a $10,249 lower median federal student loan debt than St Petersburg College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $16,249)
- BC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than St Petersburg College graduates. ($62 vs. $168)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Petersburg College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/