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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| Johnson University Florida | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | FAU | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 29,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $9,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $10,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
FCC | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 24,268 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 19,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 1020/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $174 |
Diversity |
FCC | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
FCC | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FCC | FAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or FAU?
- Johnson University Florida is 589.3% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at FCC than Florida Atlantic University ($17,384.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than FCC ($9,711 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 45.9% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($8,591 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Florida Atlantic University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 17% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($10,334 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. FAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Florida Atlantic University (1047) is 104 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming FAU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at FCC (2.97)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or FAU? 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 FAU and FCC.
- The graduation rate at FAU is higher than Johnson University Florida (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $13,100 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $33,100)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $4,519 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($16,861 vs. $21,380)
- FAU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($174 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/