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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 72% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $113 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 1,137 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or Santa Fe College?
- Florida Memorial University is 571.8% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($12,576.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Florida Memorial University than Santa Fe College ($12,576.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Florida Memorial University ($11,380 vs. $16,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 22.6% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,160 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Memorial University than Santa Fe College (86% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Memorial University students is 516% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($14,943 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or Florida Memorial University .
Florida Memorial University vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial University or Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College and Florida Memorial University.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $27,600)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $31,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($11,025 vs. $42,875)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $330 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($113 vs. $443)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/