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Overview |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 72% |
Admission |
PSC | Santa Fe 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 |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $113 |
Diversity |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 8,180 students)
PSC vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Santa Fe College?
- Polk State College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($2,483.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at PSC than Santa Fe College ($9,933.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Santa Fe College ($9,588 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 20% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,339 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Fe College than Polk State College (72% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Polk State College students is 30.6% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($3,168 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or PSC .
PSC vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College and PSC.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $3,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $1,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Santa Fe College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $11,025)
- PSC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Santa Fe College graduates. ($98 vs. $113)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/