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 State University | Tallahassee, FL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gulf Coast State College | Panama City, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | St. Petersburg, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
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 State University | $5,656 / $18,786 | 25.04% | 84% | 17:1 | 44,161 |
| Gulf Coast State College | $2,370 / $8,635 | - | 38% | 19:1 | 4,694 |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | $3,074 / $11,595 | - | 37% | 38:1 | 8,588 |
| New College of Florida | $6,916 / $29,944 | 75.41% | 62% | 7:1 | 689 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,821 / $16,736 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 4,727 |