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Valencia College Clemson North Greenville University MDC Lander University Winthrop University Furman CSU Liberty University BC FSCJ Lee University| Santa Fe College | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $277 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 4,121 students)
Santa Fe College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or AU?
- Anderson University is 1,548.5% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316% higher at AU than Santa Fe College ($30,860.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than AU ($11,380 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 12.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,008 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 906.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($24,409 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or AU? 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 AU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates of Santa Fe College and AU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,500 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $15,837 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $26,862)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($113 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/