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Overview |
FSW | York | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $90 |
Diversity |
FSW | York | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | York | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FSW | York | ||
| 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 York based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 6,446 students)
FSW vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or York?
- CUNY York College is 184.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at York than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than FSW ($6,670 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 78.4% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,044 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 57.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,036 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or FSW .
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or York? 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 York and FSW.
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $5,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,400)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than FSW graduates. ($8,800 vs. $9,000)
- York graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than FSW graduates. ($90 vs. $93)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/