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Valencia College Daytona State College UCF Barry University Alabama State Herzing University-Winter Park Santa Fe College MDC PSC CCF| Seminole State College of Florida | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,104 | 4,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,498 | $7,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $7,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,608 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,889 | $10,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,215 | $11,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 90% |
Admission |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $178 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (14,104 students vs. 4,337 students)
Seminole State vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or GSU?
- Governors State University is 215.1% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($7,872.00 vs. $2,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Seminole State than Governors State University ($9,494.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than GSU ($2,889 vs. $10,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 107.8% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($11,360 vs. $23,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Seminole State College of Florida (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 82.1% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($11,315 vs. $6,215)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State or GSU? 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 GSU and Seminole State.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $7,223 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $17,250)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($103 vs. $178)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/