Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,587 for State residents and $16,502 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College | $2,830 / $8,952 | - | 34% | 29:1 | 30,057 |
| University of Florida | $6,381 / $28,659 | 23.35% | 90% | 16:1 | 55,211 |
| Indian River State College | $2,764 / $10,201 | - | 46% | 27:1 | 14,862 |
| University of North Florida | $6,389 / $20,793 | 70.50% | 67% | 19:1 | 16,406 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 / $12,272 | - | 32% | 20:1 | 8,180 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,587 / $16,502 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 2,069 |