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Overview |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,530 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,789 | $19,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,876 | $4,962 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 526 | ||
| Admitted | - | 227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 43.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 61.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $213 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 19% |
Students |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 50% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (20,530 students vs. 1,583 students)
FSCJ vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or Thomas University?
- Thomas University is 352.7% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $2,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Thomas University than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($11,400.00 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 Thomas University ($2,789 vs. $19,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 4.4% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,140 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State College at Jacksonville students is 18.4% larger than aid received Thomas University ($5,876 vs. $4,962)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or Thomas University? 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 Thomas University and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $3,500 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $10,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $20,620)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas University graduates. ($108 vs. $213)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/