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UVU FGCU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU SCF NAU Valencia College MDC Snow College Colorado Mesa| Florida SouthWestern State College | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | DSC | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
FSW | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSW | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $171 |
Diversity |
FSW | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
FSW | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 12,556 students)
FSW vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 116.2% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at DSC than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,836.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than DSC ($7,792 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 36% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,384 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Dixie State College of Utah (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 21.3% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,946 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or FSW .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or DSC? 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 DSC and FSW.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $2,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $16,625)
- FSW graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($93 vs. $171)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/