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Barry University MSU Billings Nova Stetson University SCAD Rollins C of I Southeastern Bible College OU Carroll College BYU-I| Florida College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida College | RMC | ||
| Location | Temple Terrace, FL | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | floridacollege.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida College | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,920 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,920 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,885 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,498 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida College | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 307 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 204 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 96.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Florida College | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida College | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,449 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida College | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida College | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Florida College | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than Florida College based on total student enrollment (991 students vs. 657 students)
Florida College vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida College or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 80.1% more expensive to attend than Florida College for in-state tuition ($32,282.00 vs. $17,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at RMC than Florida College ($32,282.00 vs. $17,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Florida College ($19,173 vs. $23,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 12.3% lower than costs at Florida College ($9,576 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Florida College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 200.9% larger than aid received Florida College ($25,571 vs. $8,498)
Florida College vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Florida College .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 29 points higher than at Florida College (1008)
- Incoming RMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida College (22)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Florida College (3.28)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Florida College (66.4%)
Florida College vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida College or RMC? 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 RMC and Florida College.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Florida College (50% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Florida College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,200)
- Florida College students graduate with a $12,551 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($13,449 vs. $26,000)
- Florida College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($139 vs. $268)
- More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/