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Overview |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $303 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 8,632 students)
Santa Fe College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 297.3% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at TSU than Santa Fe College ($19,677.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than TSU ($11,380 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 3.6% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,664 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Santa Fe College (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 398.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($12,085 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or TSU? 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 TSU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $1,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,200)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $18,333 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $29,358)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($113 vs. $303)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/