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Barry University F&M Nova Stetson University Dickinson College SCAD Temple Mercyhurst College Rollins Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College Southeastern Bible College| Florida College | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida College | W&J | ||
| Location | Temple Terrace, FL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | floridacollege.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,920 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,920 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,885 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,498 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 307 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 204 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 96.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/20 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1250 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Florida College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Florida College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Florida College based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 657 students)
Florida College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 54% more expensive to attend than Florida College for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $17,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at W&J than Florida College ($27,605.00 vs. $17,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida College than W&J ($23,885 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 29.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,750 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Florida College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 358.6% larger than aid received Florida College ($38,971 vs. $8,498)
Florida College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Florida College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Florida College (3.28)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Florida College (66.4%)
Florida College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida College or W&J? 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 W&J and Florida College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Florida College (74% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Florida College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,200)
- Florida College students graduate with a $13,551 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($13,449 vs. $27,000)
- Florida College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/