Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NSU Valencia College Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University MDC Hampton University ECSU WSSU| Santa Fe College | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | vsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $5,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $305 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 4,648 students)
Santa Fe College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 195.9% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at VSU than Santa Fe College ($16,542.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than VSU ($11,380 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 15.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,008 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Santa Fe College (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 373.9% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($11,498 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or VSU? 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 VSU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,700)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $18,475 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $29,500)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $192 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($113 vs. $305)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/