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Seminole State Santa Fe College MDC PSC BC Daytona State College Full Sail University UCF Rollins Palm Beach State College GCSC FSCJ| Chipola College | Valencia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Chipola | Valencia 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 | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $85 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Valencia College?
- Chipola College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Chipola than Valencia College ($8,195.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Valencia College ($3,316 vs. $10,482)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 105.4% lower than costs at Valencia College ($4,560 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Valencia College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valencia College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Chipola College ($6,528 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or Chipola .
Chipola vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or Valencia 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 Valencia College and Chipola.
- Graduates from Valencia College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/