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Barry University Lynn University St. Leo University Stetson University FAU CAU FIU Nova Saint Xavier University University of St Thomas| Johnson University Florida | St. Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 860/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $235 |
Diversity |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FCC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University is 87.5% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at St. Thomas University than Johnson University Florida ($32,600.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than St. Thomas University ($20,191 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 45% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($8,591 vs. $12,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida as St. Thomas University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 156.5% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($22,668 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. St. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University Florida (943) is 19 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming FCC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Thomas University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at FCC (2.97)
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
FCC vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or St. Thomas University? 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 St. Thomas University and FCC.
- The graduation rate at St. Thomas University is higher than Johnson University Florida (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $23,300 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $1,373 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($21,380 vs. $22,753)
- FCC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($221 vs. $235)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/