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UT Eckerd College Rollins Valencia College Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC Lynn University| Flagler College St Augustine | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | PSC | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Flagler | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Flagler | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $98 |
Diversity |
Flagler | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Flagler | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or PSC?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 822.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($22,910.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Flagler than Polk State College ($22,910.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Flagler ($9,588 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 63% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($8,339 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Polk State College (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 274.3% larger than aid received Polk State College ($11,857 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Flagler .
Flagler vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or PSC? 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 PSC and Flagler.
- Graduates from Flagler College St Augustine earn on average $5,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($9,500 vs. $23,750)
- PSC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($98 vs. $245)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/