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CofC Valencia College USC Aiken MDC Lander University BC Francis Marion University FSCJ UofSC University of South Carolina-Upstate Coastal Carolina St Petersburg College| Santa Fe College | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $253 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 2,124 students)
Santa Fe College vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 452.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at USC Beaufort than Santa Fe College ($21,390.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than USC Beaufort ($11,380 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 14.7% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,722 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 248.4% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($8,452 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $800 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,700)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $13,449 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($11,025 vs. $24,474)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($113 vs. $253)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/