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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College FGCU FIU SCF Santa Fe College FAU Florida Barry University Miami Nova| Broward College | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | FSW | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
BC | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $93 |
Diversity |
BC | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
BC | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BC | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 14,326 students)
BC vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or FSW?
- Florida SouthWestern State College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($2,436.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at FSW than Broward College ($9,750.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than BC ($7,792 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 94.1% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,044 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Broward College students is 7% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,131 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or BC .
BC vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or FSW? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between FSW and BC.
- Graduates of Broward College and FSW have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,400 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FSW graduates. ($6,000 vs. $9,000)
- BC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than FSW graduates. ($62 vs. $93)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/