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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Flagler UNT UT| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | UNF | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,411 | 16,453 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $25,740 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,151 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,996 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 75% |
Admission |
SCF | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
SCF | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $165 |
Diversity |
SCF | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SCF | UNF | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (16,453 students vs. 8,411 students)
SCF vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or UNF?
- University of North Florida is 81% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($4,281.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 661.1% higher at UNF than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($17,999.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than SCF ($10,628 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 135.9% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,910 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than University of North Florida (79% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 31% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,162 vs. $6,996)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or SCF .
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or UNF? 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 UNF and SCF.
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $13,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $7,390 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($8,610 vs. $16,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($89 vs. $165)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/