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St. Leo University CAU| Johnson University Florida | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $261 |
Diversity |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 22.2% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Columbia College than Johnson University Florida ($21,250.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than FCC ($18,779 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 2.3% lower than costs at Johnson University Florida ($8,400 vs. $8,591)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($16,089 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 28 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FCC (2.97)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Columbia 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 Columbia College and FCC.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Johnson University Florida (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,600 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,264)
- FCC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($221 vs. $261)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/