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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| College of Central Florida | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCF | FAU | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 29,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $9,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $10,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
CCF | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 24,268 | ||
| Admitted | - | 19,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCF | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $174 |
Diversity |
CCF | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCF | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CCF | FAU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than CCF based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 5,483 students)
CCF vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or FAU?
- Florida Atlantic University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($2,522.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at FAU than College of Central Florida ($14,374.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than FAU ($7,865 vs. $9,711)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Central Florida are 15.4% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($10,863 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Central Florida than Florida Atlantic University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 49.8% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($10,334 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or CCF .
CCF vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF or FAU? 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 FAU and CCF.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $12,700 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $6,674 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($10,187 vs. $16,861)
- CCF graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($105 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCF students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/