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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF USC Beaufort ASU JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC| Flagler College St Augustine | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or USC Aiken?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 147.3% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($25,710.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Flagler than University of South Carolina Aiken ($25,710.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Flagler ($11,697 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 64.3% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($8,736 vs. $14,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($11,204 vs. $9,701)
Flagler vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Flagler College St Augustine (1071) is 95 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Flagler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Flagler (78.1%)
Flagler vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $400 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/