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Seminole State Santa Fe College MDC PSC BC Daytona State College Full Sail University Saint Johns River State College UCF Rollins Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Palm Beach State College| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Valencia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 65% |
Admission |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2025 |
Academics |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $85 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than FSCJ based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 20,363 students)
FSCJ vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or Valencia College?
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($2,578.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at FSCJ than Valencia College ($9,632.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Valencia College ($2,341 vs. $10,482)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 10.2% lower than costs at Valencia College ($8,496 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valencia College than Florida State College at Jacksonville (65% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valencia College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($6,528 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or Valencia 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 Valencia College and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Valencia College earn on average $400 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $34,500)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than FSCJ graduates. ($8,250 vs. $10,500)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than FSCJ graduates. ($85 vs. $108)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/