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WVU Valencia College Fairmont State Marshall University MDC Morgan State Buffalo State College BC Morehead State University FSCJ University of Charleston Bowie State University| Santa Fe College | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 90% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $240 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 3,785 students)
Santa Fe College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 333.9% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at WVSU than Santa Fe College ($13,810.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than WVSU ($11,380 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 22% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,008 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Santa Fe College (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 290.8% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($9,482 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $4,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,700)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $12,225 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $23,250)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($113 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/