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Overview |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | - | ||
| Admitted | 138 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $85 |
Diversity |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 5% |
Students |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Valencia College?
- Johnson University Florida is 776.2% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at FCC than Valencia College ($17,384.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than FCC ($10,482 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 9% lower than costs at Valencia College ($8,591 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Valencia College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 35.4% larger than aid received Valencia College ($8,836 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or FCC .
FCC vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Valencia 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 Valencia College and FCC.
- Graduates from Valencia College earn on average $1,800 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $33,100)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $13,130 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($8,250 vs. $21,380)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($85 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/