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FSW South Florida Community College HCC Francis Marion University| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 501 students)
SCF vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 1,862.8% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,862.8% higher at Beacon College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($46,420.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Beacon College ($13,451 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 46.5% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,234 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 326.5% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($20,933 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or SCF .
- Accepted freshman Beacon College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and SCF.
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $16,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($8,610 vs. $25,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($89 vs. $258)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/