Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) vs Hillsborough CC

Envision yourself embarking on a transformative educational journey at either Lake-Sumter State College or Hillsborough Community College, two esteemed institutions offering diverse academic opportunities. While both colleges share a commitment to excellence, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your academic pursuits. Lake-Sumter State College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Hillsborough Community College maintains a slightly more selective admissions process. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, setting the stage for a fulfilling and enriching higher education experience.

	Hillsborough Community College	Lake-Sumter State College
Overview
Location	Tampa, Florida	Leesburg, Florida
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	62.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees		$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,208 Out of state: $24,813	In state: $18,144 Out of state: $28,128
Average net price	$2,215	$5,457
Tuition	In state: $1,931 Out of state: $7,728	In state: $3,292 Out of state: $13,276
Room & board
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $6,557	84.0% Average amount $4,463
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,051	11.0% Average amount $4,439
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $11,079	1.0% Average amount $4,167

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	19,198 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	4,342 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.4%	1.5%
International students	1.7%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	420	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Florida Illinois Virginia Colorado Maryland	Florida New York Arizona Ohio California

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Health Professions Science Technologies Engineering Technologies Business
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	24:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	34.6%	38.2%
Dropout rate	46.4%	46.8%
Transferred out	9.4%	12.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $54,182 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $61,776 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $50,079 Year 2: $47,846 Year 3: $54,059 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,177 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,132 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,146 Year 2: $27,457 Year 3: $32,479 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,070 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $31,849 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,234 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $31,318 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,323 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,652 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $31,788 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,058 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,487 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $58,420 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,402 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $34,529 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,168 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $27,062

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