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Overview |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $261 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 1,514 students)
FSCJ vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 724.3% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Columbia College than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($21,250.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Columbia College ($2,341 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 1.1% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,400 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Florida State College at Jacksonville (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 183.3% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($16,089 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ 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 FSCJ.
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $200 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $14,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,264)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($108 vs. $261)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/