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Overview |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $369 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 310 students)
Valencia College vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or Paine College?
- Paine College is 540.4% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Paine College than Valencia College ($12,706.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than Paine College ($10,482 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 24.7% lower than costs at Valencia College ($7,512 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Valencia College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 80.1% larger than aid received Valencia College ($11,755 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College or Paine 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 Paine College and Valencia College.
- Graduates from Valencia College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $28,400)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $27,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($8,250 vs. $35,750)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $284 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($85 vs. $369)
- More Valencia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/