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Overview |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $323 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Santa Fe College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 2,317 students)
Santa Fe College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 309% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at CSU than Santa Fe College ($7,656.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Santa Fe College ($6,446 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 37.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,008 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Santa Fe College (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 555% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($15,891 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or CSU? 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 CSU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $800 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $20,225 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $31,250)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $210 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($113 vs. $323)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/