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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Saint Johns River State College | Palatka, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | St. Petersburg, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, FL | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,821 for State residents and $16,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College | $2,496 / $9,739 | - | 51% | 18:1 | 13,114 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $4,879 / $17,324 | 81.32% | 62% | 22:1 | 29,592 |
| Saint Johns River State College | $2,830 / $10,352 | - | 42% | 18:1 | 6,434 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 / $25,162 | 74.39% | 58% | 20:1 | 15,969 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Florida Polytechnic University | $4,940 / $21,005 | 56.03% | 47% | 18:1 | 1,593 |
| Average | $5,821 / $16,736 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 4,727 |