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Overview |
CCF | TSU | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
CCF | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCF | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $303 |
Diversity |
CCF | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCF | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CCF | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than CCF based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,483 students)
CCF vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 274.3% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.6% higher at TSU than College of Central Florida ($19,677.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than TSU ($7,865 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 12.4% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($9,664 vs. $10,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than College of Central Florida (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 75.1% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($12,085 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or CCF .
CCF vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF or TSU? 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 TSU and CCF.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $2,700 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $19,171 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($10,187 vs. $29,358)
- CCF graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($105 vs. $303)
- More CCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/