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Overview |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $305 |
Diversity |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
CCF | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CCF | VSU | ||
| 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
- College of Central Florida is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (5,483 students vs. 4,648 students)
CCF vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 178.8% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at VSU than College of Central Florida ($16,542.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than VSU ($7,865 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Central Florida are 6.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,863 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Central Florida than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 66.6% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($11,498 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or CCF .
CCF vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF or VSU? 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 VSU and CCF.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $19,313 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,187 vs. $29,500)
- CCF graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($105 vs. $305)
- More CCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/