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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 | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | SCF | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,790 | 8,411 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $25,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,839 | $22,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,786 | $6,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
FAU | SCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,612 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,279 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FAU | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $89 |
Diversity |
FAU | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FAU | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FAU | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (30,790 students vs. 8,411 students)
FAU vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or SCF?
- Florida Atlantic University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($2,522.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 507.8% higher at FAU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,374.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than SCF ($9,839 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 105.3% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($12,536 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 54.2% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,786 vs. $6,996)
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or FAU .
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SCF (3.1)
FAU vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or SCF? 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 SCF and FAU.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $12,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $8,251 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $16,861)
- SCF graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($89 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/