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Overview |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 83% |
Admission |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $320 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 72% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 4,000 students)
FSCJ vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 751.4% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.9% higher at CAU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($21,948.00 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 CAU ($2,341 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 29.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,496 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (83% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 66% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($9,431 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or CAU? 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 CAU and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $3,900 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $31,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($108 vs. $320)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/