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Stetson University FSW Full Sail University Rollins Herzing University-Winter Park Barry University UCF Francis Marion University HCC South Florida Community College St. Leo University Seminole State| College of Central Florida | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCF | SCF | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
CCF | SCF | ||
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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 |
CCF | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $89 |
Diversity |
CCF | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCF | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCF | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than CCF based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 5,483 students)
CCF vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or SCF?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is 19% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236% higher at CCF than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,947.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than SCF ($7,865 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Central Florida are 92% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,863 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Central Florida than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Central Florida students is 40.6% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($6,900 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or CCF .
CCF vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF or SCF? 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 SCF and CCF.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $200 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $33,500)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $1,577 lower median federal student loan debt than CCF graduates. ($8,610 vs. $10,187)
- SCF graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CCF graduates. ($89 vs. $105)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCF students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/