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Overview |
FCC | GS | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
FCC | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
FCC | GS | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
FCC | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FCC | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or GS?
- Johnson University Florida is 297.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at FCC than Georgia Southern University ($17,384.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than FCC ($15,352 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 20.1% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,591 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 0.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,836 vs. $8,806)
FCC vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 146 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at FCC (2.97)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or GS? 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 GS and FCC.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Johnson University Florida (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $11,700 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $1,620 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,380 vs. $23,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/