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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, 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) | ||
| Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, FL | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College | $2,838 / $9,661 | - | 44% | 19:1 | 47,245 |
| Santa Fe College | $2,563 / $9,189 | - | 50% | 20:1 | 12,729 |
| Tallahassee Community College | $2,026 / $8,062 | - | 36% | 23:1 | 11,266 |
| 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 |
| University of Florida-Online | $3,876 / $16,579 | 64.64% | 78% | 54:1 | 5,356 |
| Average | $5,821 / $16,736 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 4,727 |