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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University FSW Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | SCF | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
JU | SCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
JU | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $89 |
Diversity |
JU | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 0% | ||
Campus |
JU | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or SCF?
- Jacksonville University is 1,740.2% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,740.2% higher at JU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($43,520.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than JU ($13,451 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 30.5% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,986 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 551.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($31,988 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, JU or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SCF (3.1)
JU vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or SCF? 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 SCF and JU.
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $21,100 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $14,011 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $22,621)
- SCF graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($89 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/