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FGCU SCF Valencia College MDC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hodges University| Florida SouthWestern State College | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | BC | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
FSW | BC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $54 |
Diversity |
FSW | BC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FSW | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 4,044 students)
FSW vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or BC?
- Brazosport College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($2,629.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at FSW than Brazosport College ($9,750.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than FSW ($4,718 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 15.4% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,700 vs. $10,044)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College as Brazosport College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($5,728 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or FSW .
FSW vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or BC? 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 BC and FSW.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $2,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,400)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FSW graduates. ($5,250 vs. $9,000)
- BC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than FSW graduates. ($54 vs. $93)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/