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Overview |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $279 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 28% |
Students |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 1,501 students)
FSCJ vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 617.6% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at BAC than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($18,500.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than BAC ($2,341 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 37.2% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,496 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Florida State College at Jacksonville (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 63.1% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($9,266 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or BAC? 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 BAC and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $7,400 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($10,500 vs. $27,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($108 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/