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FSW USC Aiken South Florida Community College HCC Francis Marion University Savannah State University| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Armstrong State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | AASU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 84% |
Admission |
SCF | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SCF | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $219 |
Diversity |
SCF | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
SCF | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 7,041 students)
SCF vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or AASU ?
- Armstrong State University is 67.7% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510% higher at AASU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,426.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than SCF ($12,404 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 105% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,176 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 41.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($6,960 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or AASU ? 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 AASU and SCF.
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $12,640 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $21,250)
- SCF graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($89 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/