Excelsior vs Full Sail
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NYCatholic life on campusFull Sail UniversityWinter Park, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Excelsior: $78,493, against $38,219 at Full Sail.
- Median debt is lower at Excelsior: $13,769, against $27,000 at Full Sail.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Albany, NY
Winter Park, FL
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
14,477
26,421
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
44%
First-year retention
53%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$38,875
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$38,738
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$38,162
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$38,181
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$40,236
Net price, over $110,000 income
$41,762
Median debt
$13,769
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$78,493
$38,219
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.