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CofC USC Aiken Lander University FSW Francis Marion University UofSC University of South Carolina-Upstate Coastal Carolina NCAT Benedict College HCC South Florida Community College| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $253 |
Diversity |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCF | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| 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 USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 2,124 students)
SCF vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 337.4% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 804.4% higher at USC Beaufort than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($21,390.00 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 USC Beaufort ($13,451 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 139.1% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,722 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 72.2% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,452 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or SCF .
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and SCF.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $3,000 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $15,864 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($8,610 vs. $24,474)
- SCF graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($89 vs. $253)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/