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Overview |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 62% |
Admission |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $108 |
Diversity |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TROY | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 14,156 students)
TROY vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or FSCJ?
- Troy University is 261.2% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at TROY than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($18,624.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than TROY ($2,341 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 11.8% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($7,599 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (84% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 55% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,806 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or TROY .
TROY vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and TROY.
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $4,900 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/