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Overview |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 134 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | pupr.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $12,852 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $12,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $12,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $5,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $201 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 96% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | Polytechnic University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Polytechnic University based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 134 students)
FSCJ vs. Polytechnic University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or Polytechnic University?
- Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando is 398.5% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($12,852.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Polytechnic University than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($12,852.00 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 Polytechnic University ($2,341 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 42.9% lower than costs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando ($8,496 vs. $12,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando than Florida State College at Jacksonville (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State College at Jacksonville students is 2.6% larger than aid received Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando ($5,680 vs. $5,536)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or Polytechnic University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Polytechnic University or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. Polytechnic University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or Polytechnic 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 Polytechnic University and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Florida State College at Jacksonville earn on average $900 more per year than Polytechnic University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $33,600)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Polytechnic University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $19,500)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Polytechnic University graduates. ($108 vs. $201)
- More Polytechnic University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/