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 |
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Pensacola State College | Pensacola, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville, 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) | ||
| 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 $5,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 / $12,979 | - | 40% | 27:1 | 14,326 |
| Hillsborough Community College | $2,506 / $9,111 | - | 33% | 23:1 | 19,504 |
| Pensacola State College | $2,348 / $9,407 | - | 37% | 21:1 | 7,981 |
| Santa Fe College | $2,563 / $9,189 | - | 50% | 20:1 | 12,729 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Florida Polytechnic University | $4,940 / $21,005 | 56.03% | 47% | 18:1 | 1,593 |
| Average | $5,587 / $16,502 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 2,069 |