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Valencia College FSW UCF South Florida Community College HCC Francis Marion University Seminole State| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | PSC | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 71% |
Admission |
SCF | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SCF | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $98 |
Diversity |
SCF | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
SCF | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCF | PSC | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 8,180 students)
SCF vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or PSC?
- Polk State College is 5% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($2,483.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320% higher at PSC than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,933.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than SCF ($9,588 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 150.1% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,339 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Polk State College (80% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students is 54.9% larger than aid received Polk State College ($4,908 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or SCF .
SCF vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or PSC? 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 PSC and SCF.
- Graduates from Polk State College earn on average $300 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $890 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($8,610 vs. $9,500)
- SCF graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($89 vs. $98)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/