Florida College vs. JU

Comparable Facts

Compare Florida College in Temple Terrace, FL with Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Jacksonville University is larger than Florida College based on total student enrollment (4,247 students vs. 728 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Florida College is located in Temple Terrace, FL (Large Suburban setting); Jacksonville University is in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting).
• Florida College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Jacksonville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Florida College 14:1; Jacksonville University 11:1.

Florida College vs. JU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida College or JU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Florida College ($24,238 vs. $24,335).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 36.9% lower than at Jacksonville University ($10,855 vs. $17,210).
• Jacksonville University is 134.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida College (about $27,470 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $20,360.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 134.9% higher at JU than at Florida College (about $27,470 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $20,360.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Jacksonville University than at Florida College (100% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 278.6% larger than aid received by Florida College students ($39,859 vs. $10,528).

Florida College vs. JU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or JU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between JU and Florida College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Jacksonville University (1190) is 110 points higher than at Florida College (1080).
• Incoming JU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at Florida College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida College 930/1220; Jacksonville University 1100/1280.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida College 19/25; Jacksonville University 22/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida College - Required; JU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman JU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Florida College (3.28).
• Florida College has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than JU (56.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.8% at Florida College vs. 16.3% at JU.

Florida College vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida College and JU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Jacksonville University's six-year graduation rate (40%) is higher than Florida College's (16%).
• Graduates from Jacksonville University earn a median of about $15,600 more per year than Florida College graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,800 vs. $39,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Florida College graduates have a $9,172 lower median loan debt than JU graduates ($13,449 vs. $22,621).
• Among borrowers, Florida College graduates have an estimated $94 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than JU graduates ($139 vs. $233).
• More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.