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Overview |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than FSCJ based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 20,363 students)
FSCJ vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 441.2% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at GVSU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($19,856.00 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 GVSU ($2,341 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 19.4% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($8,496 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,811 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or GVSU? 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 GVSU and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/