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TU UMES FSW UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University HCC South Florida Community College Maryland| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | UB | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 88% |
Admission |
SCF | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 150 | ||
| Admitted | - | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCF | UB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SCF | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCF | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 3,288 students)
SCF vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 208.5% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 777.2% higher at UB than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($20,746.00 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 UB ($13,451 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Baltimore are 7.8% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($19,350 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (88% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 53.7% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,544 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UB (2.89)
SCF vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or UB? 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 UB and SCF.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $26,900 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $12,890 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($8,610 vs. $21,500)
- SCF graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($89 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/