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Overview |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $213 |
Diversity |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 19% |
Students |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Thomas University?
- Johnson University Florida is 61% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at FCC than Thomas University ($17,384.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than FCC ($12,557 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 22% lower than costs at Johnson University Florida ($7,040 vs. $8,591)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 8% larger than aid received Thomas University ($8,836 vs. $8,178)
FCC vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or FCC .
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
FCC vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Thomas University? 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 Thomas University and FCC.
- The graduation rate at FCC is higher than Thomas University (24% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $4,900 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $33,100)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $760 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $21,380)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($213 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/