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CofC USC Aiken Lander University Francis Marion University UofSC University of South Carolina-Upstate Coastal Carolina St. Leo University NCAT Benedict College CAU Limestone University| Johnson University Florida | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $253 |
Diversity |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 7% |
Students |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
FCC | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or USC Beaufort?
- Johnson University Florida is 68.1% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at USC Beaufort than Johnson University Florida ($21,390.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than FCC ($16,113 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 1.5% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($8,591 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($8,836 vs. $8,452)
FCC vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University Florida (943) is 16 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming FCC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at FCC (2.97)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and FCC.
- The graduation rate at FCC is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (24% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $3,600 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $3,094 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($21,380 vs. $24,474)
- FCC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($221 vs. $253)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/