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Valencia College St. Leo University UCF CAU Seminole State| Johnson University Florida | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | PSC | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
FCC | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | - | ||
| Admitted | 138 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $98 |
Diversity |
FCC | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
FCC | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FCC | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or PSC?
- Johnson University Florida is 600.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at FCC than Polk State College ($17,384.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than FCC ($9,588 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 3% lower than costs at Johnson University Florida ($8,339 vs. $8,591)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Polk State College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 178.9% larger than aid received Polk State College ($8,836 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or FCC .
FCC vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or PSC? 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 PSC and FCC.
- Graduates from Polk State College earn on average $900 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,100)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $11,880 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $21,380)
- PSC graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($98 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/