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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Lake-Sumter State College | Leesburg, 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 |
| Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 / $12,979 | - | 40% | 27:1 | 14,326 |
| Lake-Sumter State College | $3,292 / $13,276 | - | 46% | 26:1 | 4,460 |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | $3,074 / $11,595 | - | 37% | 38:1 | 8,588 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 / $12,272 | - | 32% | 20:1 | 8,180 |
| South Florida State College | $3,165 / $11,859 | - | 56% | 17:1 | 2,892 |
| 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 |