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Seminole State Santa Fe College UNF UT MDC PSC BC Daytona State College Flagler Florida State Full Sail University UCF| Jacksonville University | Valencia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
JU | Valencia College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $85 |
Diversity |
JU | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
JU | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 2% | ||
Campus |
JU | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Valencia College?
- Jacksonville University is 2,093.5% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 448.6% higher at JU than Valencia College ($43,520.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than JU ($10,482 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 70.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,366 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Valencia College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 390% larger than aid received Valencia College ($31,988 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or JU .
JU vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Valencia 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 Valencia College and JU.
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $14,371 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($8,250 vs. $22,621)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($85 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/