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CSN FSW UNLV South Florida Community College HCC Francis Marion University GCU| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | NSC | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,411 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $25,740 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,151 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,996 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 89% |
Admission |
SCF | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $236 |
Diversity |
SCF | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
SCF | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCF | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (8,411 students vs. 7,283 students)
SCF vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 140.7% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($5,693.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 736.1% higher at NSC than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($19,774.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than SCF ($16,255 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 134.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,979 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 9.2% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,642 vs. $6,996)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at NSC (2.75)
SCF vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or NSC? 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 NSC and SCF.
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $14,310 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($8,610 vs. $22,920)
- SCF graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($89 vs. $236)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/