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CSN Valencia College MDC BC FSCJ UNLV St Petersburg College Seminole State Daytona State College GCU St. Leo University| Santa Fe College | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $236 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Santa Fe College is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 7,169 students)
Santa Fe College vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 196.5% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at NSC than Santa Fe College ($19,289.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than NSC ($11,380 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 8.2% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($10,008 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Santa Fe College (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 176% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($6,696 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or NSC? 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 NSC and Santa Fe College.
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,895 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($11,025 vs. $22,920)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($113 vs. $236)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/