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Pasco-Hernando Community College Centura Institute South Florida Community College USF Main Campus Tallahassee Community College SCF FGCU| Hillsborough Community College | Fortis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Orange Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,004 | 327 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | hccfl.edu | fortis.edu | ||
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Costs |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,931 | $14,102 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,728 | $14,102 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,387 | $23,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,419 | $6,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 91% |
Admission |
HCC | Fortis 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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Academics |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $22,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $12,121 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $125 |
Diversity |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HCC | Fortis College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hillsborough Community College is larger than than Fortis College based on total student enrollment (20,004 students vs. 327 students)
HCC vs. Fortis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HCC or Fortis College?
- Fortis College is 630.3% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($14,102.00 vs. $1,931.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Fortis College than Hillsborough Community College ($14,102.00 vs. $7,728.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsborough Community College than Fortis College ($4,387 vs. $23,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsborough Community College are 58.4% lower than costs at Fortis College ($9,662 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fortis College than Hillsborough Community College (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsborough Community College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Fortis College ($6,419 vs. $6,200)
Which college is harder to get into, HCC or Fortis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fortis College or HCC .
HCC vs. Fortis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HCC or Fortis 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 Fortis College and HCC.
- Graduates from Hillsborough Community College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Fortis College graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $22,900)
- Hillsborough Community College students graduate with a $2,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Fortis College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $12,121)
- HCC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Fortis College graduates. ($98 vs. $125)
- More HCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fortis College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/