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Barry University Lynn University St. Leo University FSW Stetson University FAU HCC South Florida Community College Francis Marion University FIU Nova Saint Xavier University| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | St. Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $235 |
Diversity |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCF | St. Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 6,370 students)
SCF vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University is 1,278.4% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,278.4% higher at St. Thomas University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($32,600.00 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 St. Thomas University ($13,451 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 67.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($12,460 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 361.9% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($22,668 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or SCF .
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or St. Thomas University? 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 St. Thomas University and SCF.
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $22,700 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $14,143 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $22,753)
- SCF graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($89 vs. $235)
- More St. Thomas University 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/