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Overview |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Albany, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 6,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | asurams.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $14,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $11,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $33,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $343 |
Diversity |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Albany State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 6,334 students)
FSW vs. Albany State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Albany State University?
- Albany State University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Albany State University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,786.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Albany State University ($7,792 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 1.9% lower than costs at Albany State University ($10,044 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 92.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($11,026 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Albany State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albany State University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
FSW vs. Albany State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Albany State University? 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 Albany State University and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,800)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $24,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $33,250)
- FSW graduates are paying $250 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($93 vs. $343)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/