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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 76% |
Admission |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $246 |
Diversity |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
FAU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 3,721 students)
FAU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 231.3% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Florida Atlantic University ($30,857.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($9,711 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 47.8% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($8,480 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 10.6% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($11,428 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or FAU .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 26 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming FAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at FAU (3.74)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than FAU (81.3%)
FAU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and FAU.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Florida Atlantic University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $12,000 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $6,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($16,861 vs. $23,812)
- FAU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($174 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/