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Valencia College Alaska Pacific University MDC BC FSCJ St Petersburg College Seminole State University of Alaska Fairbanks Daytona State College St. Leo University UC Davis UC Riverside| University of Alaska Anchorage | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 72% |
Admission |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $113 |
Diversity |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Santa Fe College?
- University of Alaska Anchorage is 230.8% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,192.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.6% higher at UAA than Santa Fe College ($19,776.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than UAA ($11,380 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,008 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Santa Fe College (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 268.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($8,929 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or UAA .
UAA vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or Santa Fe College? 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 Santa Fe College and UAA.
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $11,400 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $7,679 lower median federal student loan debt than UAA graduates. ($11,025 vs. $18,704)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UAA graduates. ($113 vs. $193)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/