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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | Hillsborough Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | HCC | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 19,504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | hccfl.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | HCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $1,931 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $7,728 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $3,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 68% |
Admission |
FAU | HCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | HCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | HCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $98 |
Diversity |
FAU | HCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
FAU | HCC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FAU | HCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than HCC based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 19,504 students)
FAU vs. HCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or HCC?
- Florida Atlantic University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($2,522.00 vs. $1,931.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at FAU than Hillsborough Community College ($14,374.00 vs. $7,728.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsborough Community College than FAU ($3,628 vs. $9,711)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsborough Community College are 29.7% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($9,662 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than Hillsborough Community College (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Hillsborough Community College ($10,334 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or HCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HCC or FAU .
FAU vs. HCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or HCC? 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 HCC and FAU.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $10,600 more per year than HCC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,600)
- Hillsborough Community College students graduate with a $7,361 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $16,861)
- HCC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($98 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/