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Overview |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $369 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 310 students)
FSCJ vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or Paine College?
- Paine College is 392.9% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Paine College than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($12,706.00 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 Paine College ($2,341 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 13.1% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($7,512 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Florida State College at Jacksonville (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 107% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($11,755 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or Paine 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 Paine College and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Florida State College at Jacksonville earn on average $6,100 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $28,400)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $25,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $35,750)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $261 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($108 vs. $369)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/