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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC Lynn University Florida| Flagler College St Augustine | St Petersburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Largo, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 23,350 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | spcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $1,943 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $7,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $300 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $10,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,249 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $168 |
Diversity |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | St Petersburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Petersburg College is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (23,350 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. St Petersburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or St Petersburg College?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 1,223.2% more expensive to attend than St Petersburg College for in-state tuition ($25,710.00 vs. $1,943.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.7% higher at Flagler than St Petersburg College ($25,710.00 vs. $7,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Petersburg College than Flagler ($300 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Flagler College St Augustine are 24.8% lower than costs at St Petersburg College ($14,350 vs. $17,911)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than St Petersburg College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 9.8% larger than aid received St Petersburg College ($11,204 vs. $10,201)
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or St Petersburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Petersburg College or Flagler .
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at St Petersburg College (3.0)
Flagler vs. St Petersburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or St Petersburg College? 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 St Petersburg College and Flagler.
- Graduates from Flagler College St Augustine earn on average $3,500 more per year than St Petersburg College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $35,700)
- St Petersburg College students graduate with a $7,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($16,249 vs. $23,750)
- St Petersburg College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($168 vs. $245)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Petersburg College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/