Pensacola State vs Stetson University

Pensacola State College and Stetson University, two distinct institutions of higher learning in Florida, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Pensacola State College, a public community college, boasts an open admissions policy, welcoming students from all backgrounds with an acceptance rate of nearly 100%. Stetson University, a private liberal arts institution, maintains a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of around 60%. While Pensacola State College excels in associate's degrees and career-focused programs, Stetson University emphasizes bachelor's and master's degrees across a broad range of disciplines. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, popular majors, graduation rates, and more, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic goals and preferences.

	Pensacola State College	Stetson University
Overview
Location	Pensacola, Florida	DeLand, Florida
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		72.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	91.6%
Application fees	$30	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1295
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		20.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants		9,260
Total number of admissions given out		8,486
Admitted students who chose to enroll		637
Yield rate		7.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $13,987 Out of state: $21,102	$69,910
Average net price	$3,464	$20,278
Tuition	In state: $1,890 Out of state: $7,558	$50,440
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,730 Meal plan: $6,180
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	68.0% Average amount $6,027	100.0% Average amount $42,590
Students receiving federal student loan	4.0% Average amount $3,430	61.0% Average amount $5,492
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $715	8.0% Average amount $18,017

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,604 Men 33.7% Women 66.3%	2,876 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%
Graduate students	N/A	1,381 Men 43.2% Women 56.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	5.9%	19.9%
International students	1.5%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,052
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Florida Alabama Texas Virginia Georgia	Florida Georgia New York North Carolina Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Culinary and Personal Services	Legal Profession Business Visual & Performing Arts Psychology Education
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.7%	63.3%
Dropout rate	49.8%	36.7%
Transferred out	11.1%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,065 Year 2: $50,981 Year 3: $53,342 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,851 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $45,157 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $40,605 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,801 Year 2: $34,348 Year 3: $40,594 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $41,671 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,211 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $39,099 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $39,541 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,068 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $38,335 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $31,600 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,585 Year 3: $25,748 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,460 Year 2: $21,693 Year 3: $24,422	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,241 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $75,678 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,894 Year 2: $56,867 Year 3: $72,879 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $47,613 Year 2: $54,371 Year 3: $67,603 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,146 Year 2: $54,751 Year 3: $58,666 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,408 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $57,737 Law (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,372 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $54,912 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,915 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $49,477 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,620 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $49,207 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,037 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $45,487 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,014 Year 2: $42,012 Year 3: $45,204

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