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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $232 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | Central | ||
| 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 Central based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 11,637 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 329.5% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.8% higher at Central than Santa Fe College ($16,080.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Central ($11,380 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 3.2% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,699 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 168.6% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($6,517 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or Central? 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 Central and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $4,000 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($11,025 vs. $22,441)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($113 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/