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Overview |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,698 | 4,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $23,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $23,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $12,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,790 | $29,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,547 | $11,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 78% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 27,672 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $320 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (12,698 students vs. 4,135 students)
Santa Fe College vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 1,154.5% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.6% higher at CAU than Santa Fe College ($23,484.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than CAU ($11,790 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 20.1% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,008 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Santa Fe College (78% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 339.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($11,188 vs. $2,547)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or CAU? 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 CAU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $900 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $19,975 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $31,000)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($113 vs. $320)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/