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Overview |
FSW | Central State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
FSW | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $403 |
Diversity |
FSW | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 5,434 students)
FSW vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Central State University?
- Central State University is 112.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at FSW than Central State University ($9,750.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Central State University ($7,792 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 8.5% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,044 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Central State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,943 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Central State University (2.8)
FSW vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Central 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 Central State University and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,200)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $30,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $39,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $310 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($93 vs. $403)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/