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Valencia College Alabama University of South Alabama MDC Auburn Alabama State University of Montevallo University of North Alabama TROY BC GS FSCJ| Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $113 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 9,632 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Santa Fe College?
- Jacksonville State University is 433.7% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at Jacksonville State University than Santa Fe College ($19,950.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Jacksonville State University ($11,380 vs. $11,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,640 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 317.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($10,123 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or Jacksonville State University .
Jacksonville State University vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College and Jacksonville State University.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $500 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $37,000)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $12,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($11,025 vs. $23,250)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($113 vs. $240)
- More Jacksonville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/