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Valencia College MDC BC FSCJ St Petersburg College Seminole State Daytona State College St. Leo University| Santa Fe College | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $178 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 4,427 students)
Santa Fe College vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or GSU?
- Governors State University is 301.3% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at GSU than Santa Fe College ($15,024.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Santa Fe College ($9,833 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 9.9% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,008 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 394.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($11,987 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or GSU? 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 GSU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $6,225 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $17,250)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($113 vs. $178)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/