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Overview |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 1,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | floridapoly.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $3,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $12,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $11,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $9,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 2,600 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 1,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1180/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Florida Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Florida Poly based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 1,618 students)
CofC vs. Florida Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Florida Poly?
- College of Charleston is 297.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Poly for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,054.8% higher at CofC than Florida Polytechnic University ($36,398.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Polytechnic University than CofC ($11,923 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Polytechnic University are 8.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,940 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Polytechnic University than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 5.8% larger than aid received Florida Polytechnic University ($9,811 vs. $9,269)
CofC vs. Florida Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Florida Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Poly or CofC .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Florida Poly (3.53)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Florida Poly (55.7%)
CofC vs. Florida Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Florida Poly? 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 Florida Poly and CofC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/