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Overview |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Beacon College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (501 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 167% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167% higher at Beacon College than Johnson University Florida ($46,420.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Beacon College ($20,191 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 65.7% lower than costs at Beacon College ($8,591 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 136.9% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($20,933 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or FCC .
- Accepted freshman Beacon College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at FCC (2.97)
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
FCC vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Beacon 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 Beacon College and FCC.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Johnson University Florida (82% vs. 24%)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/